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Differential Carrier: Installation

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    CAUTION: The gasket material must cure for one hour before filling the axle with lubricant.
    Fig 1: Applying Continuous Bead Of Sealant Onto Axle Housing Mounting Flange
    G03918533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply a continuous bead of sealant onto the axle housing mounting flange and around each bolt hole.
  2. Thread 2 studs into the axle housing. This will eliminate rotation of the carrier assembly after it makes contact with the gasket material.
    Fig 2: Identifying 2 Studs Into Axle Housing
    G03918534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. WARNING: Secure the carrier to the jack to prevent it from falling. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    Fig 3: Positioning Carrier Into Axle Housing
    G03918535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the carrier into the axle housing, using the 2 studs to align the carrier and housing.
    4. CAUTION: Make sure the bolt threads are clean.
  4. Install new differential carrier housing bolts.
    • Remove the 2 alignment studs only after installing several of the bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts in a cross pattern to 203 Nm (150 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Tightening Bolts
      G03918536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the axle shafts. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .
    Fig 5: Installing Axle Shafts
    G03918526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
    Fig 6: Connecting Driveshaft
    G03918524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the rear anti-lock brake sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
    Fig 7: Connecting Rear Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03918523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the fill plug.
    Fig 8: Removing Fill Plug
    G03918540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: A lubricant level close enough to the bottom of the fill hole to be seen or touched is not sufficient. The lubricant must be level with the fill hole.
  9. Fill the axle with lubricant until the lubricant is level with the fill hole.
  10. Clean and install the fill plug.
    Fig 9: Installing Fill Plug
    G03918540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the wheel chocks.
    Fig 10: Removing Wheel Chocks
    G03918521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Release the parking brake.
    Fig 11: Releasing Parking Brake
    G03918520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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