Axle Shaft: Installation

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Lubricate the lip of the axle shaft oil seal with grease.
Install the axle shaft.

Fig 1: Locating Axle Shaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the U-washer grooves.

Install the U-washer.
1. Position the U-washer on the button end of the axle shaft.
2. Pull the axle shaft outward.
  
  Fig 2: Installing U-Washer
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable coat the threads of the original differential pinion shaft lock bolt with threadlock prior to installation.

Install the differential pinion shaft.
1. Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the differential case lock bolt hole.
2. Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
  - Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    
    Fig 3: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the wheel speed sensor and the bolt.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Install the rear brake disc. For additional information, REFER to REAR DISC BRAKE .
Install the differential housing cover. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER .