Disassembly & Assembly: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer and 2003 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the vehicle on a hoist.
Remove the rear axle assembly. For additional information, refer to REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY .
Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 1: Identifying Exploded View Of Rear Axle Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Axle Assembly Reference Table (1 Of 2)
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Fig 3: Identifying Rear Axle Assembly Reference Table (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
Fill the axle with the specified quantity of the specified lubricant.