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Axle Assembly: Installation

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  1. NOTE: Only install the differential mounting bolts hand tight at this time.

    Using a transmission jack, install the differential and the new differential mounting bolts hand tight. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

    GFD518387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Tighten the forward differential mounting bolts.

      Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    2. Tighten the rear differential mounting bolts.

      Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD518388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Connect the differential vent tube.
    GFD518389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the differential cooling supply line.
    2. Install the differential cooling supply line retaining clip.
    GFD518390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the differential cooling return line.
    2. Install the differential cooling return line retaining clip.
    GFD518391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. If equipped. Connect the differential fluid temperature sensor connector.
    GFD518381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles equipped with 5.2L Supercharged engine 

  7. Connect the differential fluid temperature sensor connector and attach the connector.
    GFD518382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  8. NOTE: Do not over articulate the driveshaft or damage may occur.

    Position the driveshaft to the pinion flange and align the index mark made during removal.

    GFD518333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: Make sure the driveshaft is fully seated into the pinion flange before installing the driveshaft to pinion flange bolts.

    Install the new driveshaft-to-pinion flange bolts.

    Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

    GFD518334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles equipped with 5.2L Supercharged engine 

  10. NOTE: Make sure the driveshaft is fully seated into the pinion flange before installing the driveshaft to pinion flange bolts.

    Install the new driveshaft-to-pinion flange bolts.

    Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

    GFD518343Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  11. Install both rear halfshafts. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft .
  12. Install the muffler and tailpipe assembly. Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe - 2.3L . Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe - 5.0L . Refer to: Muffler And Tailpipe - 5.2L Supercharged Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe - 5.2L .
  13. Check the differential fluid level. Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check .
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