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12. Disconnect the lower suspension arm and bushings from the axle.
13. Remove the axle from the vehicle.
14.
CAUTION: Align the index marks on the driveshaft centering socket yoke and the
pinion flange.
CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available, apply
Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554- AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-
M2G351- A5 to the threads of the original bolts.
CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the pinion flange
pilot. To make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the flange, tighten the bolts evenly in
a cross pattern as shown.
CAUTION: Raise the suspension to the reference marks on the rear shock
absorbers before tightening the suspension fasteners.
NOTE: Apply High Temperature Nickel Anti- Sieze Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-AA meeting Ford
specification ESE-M124A- A to the rear anti-lock brake sensor body where it will make contact
when installed.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
zRefer to Section 204 - 02 for rear suspension fastener tightening specifications.
z Refer to Section 204 - 04 for wheel nut tightening specification.
z Check and, if necessary, fill the axle with the specified lubricant to the specified level. For
additional information, refer to Specifications in this section. Klj . 4 ba
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12. Position the correct thickness drive pinion bearing adjustment shim and the differential pinion
bearing on the drive pinion gear. Using a suitable press and the special tools, press the
differential pinion bearing until it seats firmly against the drive pinion gear.
13. Place a new collapsible spacer on the pinion shaft against the pinion stem shoulder.
14. Install the outer differential pinion bearing.
15. Install the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger. Klj . 9 ba
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z
For new differential pinion bearings, tighten the nut to specification. Refer to torque
specifications for new differential pinion bearings in the Specifications portion of this
section.
z For used differential pinion bearings, if the preload recorded prior to disassembly is lower
than the specification for used bearings, then tighten the nut to specification. Refer to
torque specifications for used differential pinion bearings in the Specifications portion of
this section.
z For used differential pinion bearings, if the preload recorded prior to disassembly is
higher than the specification for used bearings, then tighten the nut to the original reading
as recorded.
Final assembly 23. Install the differential assembly in the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section.
24. CAUTION: Align the index marks.
CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available, apply
Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554- AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-
M2G351- A5 to the threads of the original bolts.
CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the pinion flange
pilot. To make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the flange, tighten the bolts evenly in
a cross pattern as shown.
Connect the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Section 205 - 01 .
25. Lower the vehicle. Klj . 12 ba
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4. Install a differential bearing shim on the left side.
5.
CAUTION: Always install the bearing caps in their identical locations and positions.
NOTE: Apply pressure toward the left side to make sure the left differential bearing cup seats
correctly.
Install the left bearing cap and loosely install the bolts.
6. Install progressively larger differential bearing shims on the right side until the largest shim selected is installed by hand. Klj . 7 ba
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17. Remove the axle from the vehicle.
18.
CAUTION: Align the index marks on the driveshaft centering socket yoke and the
pinion flange.
CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available, apply
Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554- AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-
M2G351- A5 to the threads of the original bolts.
CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the pinion flange
pilot. To make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the flange, tighten the bolts evenly in
a cross pattern as shown.
CAUTION: Raise the suspension to the reference marks on the rear shock
absorbers before tightening the suspension fasteners.
NOTE: Apply High Temperature Nickel Anti- Sieze Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-AA meeting Ford
specification ESE-M124A- A to the rear anti-lock brake sensor body where it will make contact
when installed.
Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
zRefer to Section 204 - 02 for rear suspension fastener tightening specifications.
z Refer to Section 204 - 04 for wheel nut tightening specification. Klj . 5 ba
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5.
CAUTION: Do not under any circumstance loosen the nut to reduce preload. If it is
necessary to reduce preload, install a new differential drive pinion collapsible spacer
(4662) and nut.
Tighten the nut to set the preload.
zRotate the pinion occasionally to make sure the pinion bearings (4630) (4621) seat
correctly. Take frequent pinion bearing torque preload readings by rotating the drive
pinion gear with a Nm (inch/pound) torque wrench.
z If the preload recorded prior to disassembly is lower than the specification for used
bearings, then tighten the nut to specification. If the preload recorded prior to
disassembly is higher than the specification for used bearings, then tighten the nut to the
original reading as recorded.
z Refer to the torque specification for used pinion bearings in the Specifications portion of
this section.
6. CAUTION: Align the index- marks.
CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available, apply
Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554- AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-
M2G351- A5 to the threads of the original bolts.
CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion
flange pilot. To make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the flange, tighten the bolts
evenly in a cross pattern as shown.
Connect the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Section 205 - 01 . Klj . 4 ba
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5.
CAUTION: Align the index- marks.
CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available, apply
Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554- AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-
M2G351- A5 to the threads of the original bolts.
CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion
flange pilot. To make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the flange, tighten the bolts
evenly in a cross pattern as shown.
Connect the driveshaft and install the bolts.
6. Install the pinion nose crossmember.
7. NOTE: The following halfshaft and knuckle assembly installation steps apply to both sides of
the vehicle.
Remove the special tool. Klj . 8 ba
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8.
CAUTION: Differential seal damage will occur if installing the halfshaft without the
special tool.
Install the special tool.
9. Position the halfshaft for installation.
10. Seat the CV joint stub shaft in the differential side gear. 1. Slide the stub shaft into the differential housing until the shaft splines are past the differential seal.
2. Remove the special tool.
3. Align the stub shaft splines and the side gear splines, and slide the stub shaft into the gear until it seats.
„When seated, the axle circlip will lock the stub shaft in the differential side gear.
Check the circlip engagement by attempting to pull the inboard CV joint out of the
differential side gear. If the circlip has not seated, push the CV joint inward until
the circlip is fully engaged in the differential side gear. Klj . 9 ba
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