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Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Assembly

  1. 1.

    NOTE: Do not torque the 4 ring gear bolts.

    Hand-start 4 new ring gear bolts to align the holes in the ring gear and the differential case. Evenly tighten the 4 bolts to seat the ring gear onto the differential case.

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  1. 2.

    Install the remaining new differential ring gear bolts and tighten in 2 stages.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: 24 lb.ft (33 Nm)

    Stage 2: 60°

GFD124339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Using the special tools, press new differential carrier bearings on the differential assembly.

    Use Special Service Tool: 307-587 Differential bearing installer and guide.

    Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

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  1. 4.

    Select a new differential shim. REFER to: Torque Converter Housing .