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Rear Axle Assembly: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)
G03280263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .
  2. Remove the rear halfshafts. For additional information, refer to REAR AXLE HALFSHAFTS, BEARINGS AND SEALS .
  3. Disconnect the driveshaft from the rear axle flange. Support the driveshaft at the center and rear.
  4. Position a suitable hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.
  5. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 2: Removing Differential
    G03280264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Fill the axle with the specified quantity of the specified lubricant.