Differential - 4WD: Assembly

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Using a suitable press, install a new differential side bearing. Only use the inner bearing race to install.

Fig 1: Installing Differential Side Bearing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the VSS drive gear.
Install the spacer.
Using a suitable press, install a new differential side bearing. Only use the inner bearing race to install.

Fig 2: Installing Differential Side Bearing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the final drive gear.
Install the 10 final drive gear bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Installing Final Drive Gear Bolts With Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the reduction gear.
Install the 10 reduction gear bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 96 Nm (71 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Installing Reduction Gear Bolts With Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.