Side Shaft Gear Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If removed, press the gear assembly into the cover.

Fig 1: Pressing Gear Assembly Into Cover
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If removed, install a new snap ring.

Fig 2: Installing Snap Ring
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Using the special tool, install a new rubber dust cover.

Fig 3: Installing Rubber Dust Cover
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Install a new side gear assembly O-ring seal.

Fig 4: Installing Side Gear Assembly O-Ring Seal
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