Axle Assembly: Installation
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NOTE: Make sure that the surface is clean and free of foreign material.
Clean and inspect the O-ring mating surface.
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NOTE: Make sure that a new O-ring seal is installed.
Install a new O-ring.
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NOTE: Make sure that the mating surface and the bore is free of corrosion and foreign material, avoid particles getting into the bore.
Clean and inspect the engine oil pan at front axle assembly mating surface.
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NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
Install the front axle assembly and the new bolts.
Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
- Attach the front axle breather hose and the tie strap.
- Connect the front drive axle speed sensor electrical connector and position the wiring harness with proper routing.
- Install the engine mount RH. Refer to: Engine Mount RH 2.3L EcoBoost . Refer to: Engine Mount RH 3.0L EcoBoost . Refer to: Engine Mount RH 3.3L Duratec-V6 . Refer to: Engine Mount RH 3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid .
- Install the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
- Install the front RH halfshaft. Refer to: Halfshaft .
- Fill the front differential with clean fluid. Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling .