Item 7: Upper Output Shaft and Ring Gear Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Install the upper output shaft and ring gear in the rear case half.
Expand the snap ring. Install the upper output shaft and ring gear assembly.
Release the snap ring.
Fig 1: Installing Upper Output Shaft And Ring Gear In Rear Case Half