Axle Shaft: Installation

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Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal with grease.

Fig 1: Installing Axle Shaft

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.

Install the axle shaft.

Fig 2: Installing Axle Shaft U-Washer

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the U-washer groove.

Install the U-washer.
1. Position the U-washer on the button end of the axle shaft.
2. Pull the axle shaft outward.

Fig 3: Identifying Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If a new bolt is unavailable, coat the bolt threads with threadlock prior to installation.

Install the differential pinion shaft.
- Align the bolt hole in the differential pinion shaft with the bolt hole in the case.
- Install the new pinion shaft lock bolt.
  - Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Install the brake drum. For additional information, refer to DRUM BRAKE .
Install the differential housing cover and fill the differential housing with the specified lubricant. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover .
Install the rear wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .