Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Assembly

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For AWD vehicles, use the special tools to install the new seal.

Fig 1: Installing Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If the ring gear was removed, install a new ring gear, tighten in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Ring Gear
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.