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Final Drive Carrier and Differential Assembly: Assembly

  1. Install the differential side gears and thrust washers.
    Fig 1: Installing Differential Side Gears And Thrust Washers
    G01390707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the differential pinion gears and thrust washers.
    • Rotate the differential pinion gears 90 degrees.
      Fig 2: Installing Differential Pinion Gears And Thrust Washers
      G01390708Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the differential pinion shaft.
    1. Push the pinion shaft in place.
    2. Install the roll pin.
      Fig 3: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft
      G01390709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.