Rear Axle Assembly: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tool(s)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Assembly Special Tool

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
Remove the rear halfshafts. For additional information, refer to REAR AXLE HALFSHAFTS, BEARINGS AND SEALS .
Remove the driveshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to REAR DRIVESHAFT .
Position a suitable hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.
Remove the components in the order indicated in Fig 2.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Of Rear Axle Assembly
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Fill the axle with the specified quantity of the specified lubricant.