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Axle Assembly: Installation

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  1. NOTE: Make sure that the surface is clean and free of foreign material.

    Clean and inspect the O-ring mating surface.

    GFD655300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: Make sure that a new O-ring seal is installed.

    Install a new O-ring.

    GFD655301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: Make sure that the mating surface and the bore is free of corrosion and foreign material, avoid particles getting into the bore.

    Clean and inspect the engine oil pan at front axle assembly mating surface.

    GFD655302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Clean the debris or contamination of the splines, circlip groove and the surface near the O-ring groove.

    GFD655303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Make sure that new components are installed.

    1. NOTE: Make sure that the O-ring is seated correctly.

      Install a new front axle pinion stem O-ring.

    2. NOTE: The circlip must be side-loaded on to the front axle pinion stem to prevent deformation of the circlip.
      NOTE: Make sure that the circlip is seated correctly.

      Install the new front axle pinion stem circlip.

    GFD655304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: The circlip must be side-loaded on to the front axle pinion stem to prevent deformation of the circlip.

    Lubricate the front driveshaft plug-on yoke splines with grease.

    Material: Slip Yoke Grease / 5L3Z-19A506-A

    GFD655172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: Maintain the suitable possible distance between components.

    Ensure the distance between the edge of plug-on yoke and the front axle pinion nut.

    GFD655305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

    1. Position the front axle and driveshaft as an assembly on vehicle.
    2. Push the front axle and driveshaft as assembly in transfer case.
    3. NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

      Install the new front axle assembly bolts.

      Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

    GFD655306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Attach the front axle breather hose and the tie strap.
    GFD655295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Connect the front drive axle speed sensor electrical connector and position the wiring harness with proper routing.
    GFD655294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Install the heat shield and fasteners.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD655164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Install catalytic converter RH. Refer to: Catalytic Converter 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) . Refer to: Catalytic Converter RH 3.0L EcoBoost . Refer to: Catalytic Converter RH 3.3L Duratec-V6 . Refer to: Catalytic Converter RH 3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid (BP) .
  13. Install the engine mount RH. Refer to: Engine Mount RH 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) . Refer to: Engine Mount RH 3.0L EcoBoost . Refer to: Engine Mount RH 3.3L Duratec-V6 . Refer to: Engine Mount RH 3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid (BP) .
  14. Install the front RH halfshaft. Refer to: Halfshaft .
  15. Fill the front differential with clean fluid. Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling  .
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