Side Shaft Gear Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If removed, press the gear assembly into the cover.

Fig 1: Locating Gear Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: A snap ring is required.

Fig 2: Locating Snap Ring

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

If removed, install a new snap ring.
Using the special tool, install a new rubber dust cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (307-526)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install a new side gear assembly O-ring seal.

Fig 4: Locating Side Gear Assembly O-Ring Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.