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17.
NOTE: Mark the new cam bolt in the same position as the old one for assembly reference
before discarding the old bolt.
Disconnect the knuckle from upper suspension arm and bushing. 1. Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
2. Disconnect the knuckle from the upper suspension arm and bushing.
18. CAUTION: The crown on the tool forks must face away from the differential
housing. Position the special tool correctly between the CV joint and the differential
housing so as not to damage the differential seal.
Using the special tool, exert enough pressure to overcome the circlip and separate the CV joint
from the differential side gear.
19. Install the special tool.
20. Remove the halfshaft and knuckle assembly from the vehicle. Klj . 5 ba
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21. Insert the special tool into the housing bore.
22. Remove the other halfshaft and knuckle assembly as described in the previous steps.
23. Support the differential housing (4010) with a transmission jack.
24. Remove the bolts.
25. Remove the nuts and bolts. Klj . 6 ba
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26.
CAUTION: Do not damage the axle vent hose.
Lower the rear axle assembly from the vehicle.
27. If removal of the mounting bushings is necessary, remove them by hand.
Installation 1. Install the bushings, if removed.
2. Using the transmission jack, raise the rear axle assembly into position.
3. Install the bolts and nuts.
4. Install the bolts. Klj . 7 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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11.
CAUTION: Do not tighten the fastener at this time.
Connect the knuckle to the upper suspension arm and bushing. 1. Position the knuckle.
2. Install the new cam bolt and nut.
12. CAUTION: Do not tighten the fastener at this time.
Connect the knuckle to the lower suspension arm and bushing. 1. Position the knuckle.
2. Install the new bolt and nut.
13. Connect the toe link to the knuckle. 1. Position the toe link.
2. Install the new nut.
3. Install the new cotter pin. Klj . 10 ba
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CAUTION: Install the hardened washer between the lower suspension arm and
bushing and the shock absorber. Failure to do so can result in damage and failure of the
lower suspension arm and bushing.
Position the shock absorber, and install the bolt and the new nut.
15. Install the other halfshaft and knuckle assembly, toe link, and shock absorber as described in the previous steps.
16. Raise the suspension until the shock absorbers compress to the previously established alignment mark (curb height).
17. Tighten the nut. Klj . 11 ba
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18. Align the marks on the cam bolt and the upper suspension arm and bushing, and tighten the
nut.
19. Repeat the two previous steps for the other knuckle.
20. Lower the suspension and remove the jack stands.
21. Apply Anti- Seize Lubricant to the rear brake anti- lock sensors where they contact the axle
housing and install the anti- lock sensors.
z Use High Temperature Nickel Anti- Seize Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-AA or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESE- M12A4-A.
22. Install the brake disc, and the rear disc brake caliper and support bracket assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 04 .
23. Position the parking brake cable and conduit. Klj . 12 ba
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