Installation

1. Replace inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seals.





2. Install new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip on LH inboard CV joint stub shaft by pushing new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip into stub shaft groove.

NOTE: With LH halfshaft in vehicle, install new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip as shown. Do not bend or twist circlip.





3. Position rear axle housing on transmission jack and partially raise to align LH inboard CV joint stub shaft into differential side gear. Lightly lubricate stub shaft splines with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B prior to installation.

CAUTION: Do not damage inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing and inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal during halfshaft installation and spline alignment.

4. Position rear axle housing on front retaining bolts and push CV joint until driveshaft bearing retainer circlip seats in differential side gear.





5. Install bushing, washers and nuts on rear axle differential front lower insulator. Tighten to 92-136 Nm (68-100 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: Bushings must be installed into rear axle housing as shown.





6. Install rear axle differential rear insulator to axle housing cover. Tighten nuts and bolts to 108-136 Nm (80-100 ft. lbs.).





7. Install rear axle differential rear insulator-to-crossmember retaining bolts and nuts. Tighten to 165-211 Nm (122-155 ft. lbs.).





8. Align marks on driveshaft and rear axle universal joint flange. Install retaining bolts. Tighten to 95-130 Nm (70-95 ft. lbs.).





9. Install new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip on RH inboard CV joint stub shaft by inserting driveshaft bearing retainer circlip into groove of stub shaft and pushing down as shown. Do not bend or twist driveshaft bearing retainer circlip.





10. Lightly lubricate stub shaft splines with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.





11. Remove differential plug from rear axle housing (RH side).

NOTE: Do not damage the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal. The inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal must be replaced whenever halfshaft is removed.





12. With CV joint splines engaged with axle shaft, push rear wheel knuckle inward to seat inboard CV joint driveshaft bearing retainer circlip in axle shaft. Use care to prevent damage to inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal.

NOTE: A non-metallic mallet may be used to aid in seating driveshaft bearing retainer circlip into axle shaft groove. If a mallet is necessary, tap only on outboard CV joint stub shaft.

13. Install rear suspension arm and bushing bolts and nuts.





14. Align paint marks on rear suspension arm and bushing and knuckle bushing. Tighten bolts to 160-200 Nm (118-147 ft. lbs.).
15. Install rear suspension arm and bushing retaining bolt and nut. Tighten to 160-200 Nm (118-147 ft. lbs.).





16. Install rear disc brake rotor and new pushnuts.
17. Install rear disc brake caliper over rear disc brake rotor with outer brake pad against the rear disc brake rotor braking surface. This will prevent pinching the piston boot between the inner rear brake shoe and lining and the piston.
18. Install upper and lower disc brake caliper locating pins. Tighten to 105-135 Nm (78-99 ft. lbs.).





19. Install parking brake rear cable and conduit on the rear disc brake caliper.





20. Install parking brake cable adjustment clip.





21. Install rear brake anti-lock sensor on each side of rear axle housing. Tighten to 19-27 Nm (14-20 ft. lbs.).
22. Fill axle with SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or -KL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A to 6 mm (0.250 inch) below filler hose. For Traction-Lok(r) axles, add 118 ml (4 ounces) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A. Install axle filler plug and tighten to 28-40 Nm (21-29 ft. lbs.).
23. Install wheel and tire assembly.

NOTE: Some vehicles are equipped with directional tires (note arrows on tires) and must be installed in their original positions.

24. Lower vehicle. Tighten lug nuts to 115-142 Nm (85-104 ft. lbs.).