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Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Assembly

NOTE: Whenever a bearing has been removed, a new bearing must be installed.
  1. Use a (A) press and (B) Differential Bearing Cone Replacer to install the (C) speedometer drive gear and the (D) bearing.
    Fig 1: Installing Speedometer Drive Gear And Bearing
    G01372504Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the differential bearing.
    1. Align the Differential Bearing Cone Replacer.
    2. Position the arbor press.
    3. Press on the differential bearing.
    Fig 2: Installing Differential Bearing
    G01372505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the differential side gear thrust washers and differential side gears.
    Fig 3: Installing Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers And Differential Side Gears
    G01372506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the differential pinion thrust washers and differential pinion gears.
    Fig 4: Installing Differential Pinion Thrust Washers And Differential Pinion Gears
    G01372507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the differential pinion shaft.
    Fig 5: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft
    G01372508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install and crimp the pinion shaft lock pin.
    Fig 6: Installing Pinion Shaft Lock Pin
    G01372509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.