Differential Carrier: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford F550 Super Duty and 2002 Ford F450 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply a continuous bead of Ford Gasket Maker F8AZ-19B508-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G348-A5 onto the axle housing mounting flange and around each bolt hole.
- Thread two studs into the axle housing 180 degrees apart. This will eliminate rotation of the carrier assembly after it makes contact with the gasket material.
- Position the carrier into the axle housing.
- Apply Threadlock 262 E2FZ-19554-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A6 to the bolt threads, and install the bolts.
- Remove the two alignment studs only after installing several of the bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in a cross pattern.
- Install the axle shafts. For additional information, refer to WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGS - FULL FLOATING AXLE - DANA .
- Connect the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVE SHAFTS - EXCURSION & F250-F550 .
- Connect the rear anti-lock brake sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the fill plug.
- Fill the axle with Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A until the lubricant is level with the fill hole.
- Clean and install the fill plug.
- Remove the wheel chocks.
- Release the parking brake.
CAUTION:
The gasket material must cure for one hour before filling the axle with lubricant.
WARNING:
Secure the carrier to the jack to prevent it from falling. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Make sure the bolt threads are clean.
CAUTION:
A lubricant level close enough to the bottom of the fill hole to be seen or touched is not sufficient. The lubricant must be level with the fill hole.