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Differential Case and Ring Gear - Electronic Locking Differential (ELD): Assembly

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  1. Position left differential case half (ring gear side) on the Differential Clutch Preload Gauge.
    Fig 1: Positioning Left Differential Case Half Using Required Tool
    G07478730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the ELD  cam ring, wave spring and washer.
    Fig 2: View Of ELD Cam Washer
    G07478731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the ELD  cam retaining ring.
    Fig 3: Installing ELD Cam Retaining Ring
    G07478732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Lubricate the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers with long-life grease.
  5. Lubricate the differential pinion gears, pinion gear thrust washers and the differential pinion shaft with long-life grease.
  6. Install the left differential side gear and side gear thrust washer.
    Fig 4: Locating Left Differential Side Gear
    G07478733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the differential pinion shaft and the differential pinion gears.
    Fig 5: Locating Differential Pinion Shaft And Pinion Gears
    G07478734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the right differential case half with the right side gear and thrust washer.
    Fig 6: View Of Right Differential Case Half
    G07478735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. With the index marks aligned, apply threadlock to the 9 differential case bolts.
    Fig 7: Locating Differential Case Bolt
    G07478736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the 9 differential case bolts.
    NOTE: Use the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture as shown in illustration to keep the differential case from turning.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft) and then an additional 90 degrees.
    Fig 8: Tightening Differential Case Retaining Bolt
    G07478737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the 12 new differential ring gear bolts.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft) and then an additional 60 degrees.
    Fig 9: Locating Ring Gear Bolt
    G07478738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the ELD  field coil. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL (ELD) FIELD COIL .
  13. Install the differential carrier bearings. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS .
  14. Install the differential carrier. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER .