Differential Carrier: Assembly
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- Using the general equipment; Install the new differential side bearings.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
- Install the differential side gears in the differential carriers.
- Lubricate the differential wave washer with axle lubricant.
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)
- Install the differential wave washer on the differential side gear.
- Install the differential side gear assemblies into differential carrier.
- Lubricate the differential wave washer with axle lubricant.
- With the special tool installed, lubricate the differential pinion thrust washers and the differential pinion gears with axle lubricant and assemble them.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-386 (T97T-4205-D) Gauge, Differential (Traction Lock).
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)
- Using the special tool, rotate the differential pinion gears to align with the differential pinion shaft bore and remove the special tool.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-386 (T97T-4205-D) Gauge, Differential (Traction Lock).
- Install the differential pinion shaft.
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NOTE: If a new pinion shaft bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with sealer.
Install the new differential pinion shaft bolt.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
- Install the ring gear onto the differential carrier. Align the ring gear using 3 new bolts.
Using the general equipment: press the ring gear into place.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
- Install the remaining new ring gear bolts.
Torque: 94 lb.ft (128 Nm)
- Install the differential carrier. Refer to: Differential Carrier .