Differential Carrier: Assembly
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- 1.
Using the general equipment; Install the new differential side bearings.Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
- 2.
Lubricate wave washer and thrust washer. Install the thrust washer and the wave washer on the side gear. Install the differential side gears in the differential carrier.Material
: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)
- 3.
With the special tool installed, lubricate the differential pinion thrust washers and the differential pinion gears with axle lubricant and assemble them.Use Special Service Tool: 205-386 (T97T-4205-D) Gauge, Differential (Traction Lock).
Material
: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)
- 4.
Using the special tool, rotate the differential pinion gears to align with the differential pinion shaft bore and remove the special tool.Use Special Service Tool: 205-386 (T97T-4205-D) Gauge, Differential (Traction Lock).
- 6.NOTE: If a new pinion shaft bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with sealer.
Install the new differential pinion shaft bolt.
Torque
: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
- 7.
Install the ring gear onto the differential carrier. Align the ring gear using 3 new bolts. Using the general equipment: press the ring gear into place.Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
- 9.
Install the differential carrier. REFER to: Differential Carrier .