Axle Shaft: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal with grease.
- Install the 2 axle shafts.
- Position the 2 U-washers on the button end of the axle shafts and pull the axle shafts outward.
- Install the differential thrust plate.
- Align the hole in the thrust plate shaft with the case lock bolt hole.
- Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
- Install the rear brake drums. For additional information, refer to DRUM BRAKE .
- Apply a continuous bead of sealant to the differential housing cover.
- Install the differential housing cover and 10 bolts.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
- Remove the plug and fill the axle to the level shown with axle lubricant and install the filler plug.
- Tighten to 52 Nm (38 lb-ft).
- Install the tire and wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
NOTE:
Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
NOTE:
Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the U-washer grooves.
NOTE:
Clean the gasket mating surface of the rear axle and the differential housing cover.
NOTE:
The differential housing cover must be installed within 15 minutes of application of the silicone, or new sealant must be applied. If possible, allow one hour before filling with lubricant to make sure the silicone sealant has correctly cured.
NOTE:
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the axle with the specified lubricant to the specified level below the bottom of the filler hole.