Drive Pinion Flange: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Make sure that the component is installed to the position noted before removal.

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NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.

Install Special Service Tool: 205-126 (T78P-4851-A) Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange.

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Torque
: 173 lb.ft (235 Nm)

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Remove Special Service Tool: 205-126 (T78P-4851-A) Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange.
NOTE: The max articulation of the flex coupling is 7 degrees. The max articulation of any u-joint is 15 degrees. If the flex coupling or any u-joint of the driveshaft is articulated further then the max allowable degrees damage may occur.

Torque

: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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NOTE: Make sure that the component is installed to the position noted before removal.

Torque

: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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1. Torque
  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
2. Torque
  : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
3. Torque
  : 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
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On both sides.
Torque

: 32 lb.ft (43 Nm)

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Torque
: 92 lb.ft (125 Nm)

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Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check .