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Differential - 4WD: Assembly

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  1. Using a suitable press, install a new differential side bearing. Only use the inner bearing race to install.
  2. Fig 1: Installing Differential Side Bearing
    GF0025404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the VSS drive gear.
  4. Install the spacer.
  5. Using a suitable press, install a new differential side bearing. Only use the inner bearing race to install.
  6. Fig 2: Installing Differential Side Bearing
    GF0025405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the final drive gear.
  8. Install the 10 final drive gear bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
  9. Fig 3: Final Drive Gear Bolts Torque Sequence
    GF0025406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the reduction gear.
  11. Install the 10 reduction gear bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 96 Nm (71 lb-ft).
  12. Fig 4: Reduction Gear Bolts Torque Sequence
    GF0025408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.