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Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Assembly

  1. Install the differential ring gear and the 3 bolts saved during disassembly.
    • Tighten to 105 Nm (77 lb-ft).
    Fig 1: Locating Differential Ring Gear Bolts
    G07980132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove and discard the 3 bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Differential Ring Gear Bolts
    G07980133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install 8 new differential ring gear bolts.
    • Tighten to 105 Nm (77 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Locating Differential Ring Gear Bolts
    G07980134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the differential pinion gears.
    1. Install the differential pinion gear case lining.
    2. Install the differential pinion gears.
    3. Install the differential pinion gears.
    4. Install the differential pinion shaft.
    5. Install the differential pinion shaft snap ring.
    Fig 4: Identifying Differential Pinion Gears, Shaft, Case Lining And Snap Ring
    G07980135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: Transaxle side shown in illustration, clutch side similar.
  6. Using the special tools, install the differential bearings.
Fig 5: Installing Differential Bearings
G07980136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.