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Differential Carrier: Installation

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  1. NOTE: Have the selected shims available at this time. It will be required to hold the differential carrier and the differential carrier bearing cups in until shims are installed.

    Install the differential carrier and the differential carrier bearing cups.

    GFD551840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicle equipped with ELD (Electronic Locking Differential) 

  2. Connect the ELD coil electrical connector to the ELD connector adaptor.
    GFD551862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the ELD connector adaptor into the axle assembly housing.
    2. Install the ELD connector adaptor bolt.

      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD551864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the wiring harnesses.
    NOTE: Verify the orientation of ELD coil and connector wiring is correct.

    Install the differential carrier into housing.

    1. When installing the differential carrier into housing verify the tabs on the ELD coil are up against the differential bearing cap mounting surface.
    2. Verify the ELD connector wiring harness routine is orientated and aligned properly as shown.

    GFD551841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Differential bearing shims are to be installed with the chamfer facing outboard.

    1. Install the LH selected ring gear back lash shim.
    2. NOTE: The differential bearing cap bolts should only be finger tight at this time.

      Position the differential to the LH side of the differential housing. Install the LH differential bearing cap and the differential bearing cap bolts.

    GFD551842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Using the special tool and a soft face brass mallet, install the RH selected ring gear back lash shim. Use Special Service Tool: 205-220 Installer, Differential Shim.Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer
    GFD551843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: The differential bearing cap bolts should only be finger tight at this time.

    Install the RH differential bearing cap and the differential bearing cap bolts.

    GFD551844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  8. Tighten the differential bearing cap bolts.

    Torque: 83 lb.ft (112 Nm)

    GFD551845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Check the ring gear backlash. Refer to: Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment .
  10. Install the axle shafts. Refer to: Axle Shaft . Refer to: Axle Shaft .
  11. Install the differential housing cover. Refer to: Differential Housing Cover .
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