STS AWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2006)
21. Position the cage and inner race so that the larger radius corners of the cage windows are up.
22. Rotate the inner race 90 degrees to the centerline of the cage.
23. Align the lands of the inner race with the windows of the cage.
24. Insert an inner race land into a cage window.
25. Pivot the inner race down and remove it from the cage.
26. Clean the following parts thoroughly with clean solvent:
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The inner race
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The outer race
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The cage
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The balls
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The axle shaft exposed end
Important: All traces of old grease and any contaminates must be removed.
27. Thoroughly air dry all of the parts.
28. Inspect the following parts for damaged and/or wear:
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The inner race
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The outer race
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The cage
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The balls
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The axle shaft exposed end
Assembly Procedure
1. Position the cage so the larger radius corners of the cage windows are up.
2. Position the inner race 90 degrees to the centerline of the cage.
3. Begin to insert the inner race up through the bottom of the cage.
4. Align a land of the inner race to a window of the cage.
5. Insert the inner race land into the cage window.
6. Rotate the remainder of the inner race into the cage.
7. Rotate the inner race within the cage so that the grooved surface of the inner race is facing up.
8. Align the inner race ball tracks with the cage windows.
Important: Ensure that the inner race is fully assembled into the cage.
9. Wrap a shop towel around the joint outer race splined shaft.
10. Place the outer race vertically in a bench vise.
11. Position the cage and inner race 90 degrees to the centerline of the outer race.
12. Align 2 cage windows at 0 and 180 degrees, within the outer race. Rotate the inner race and cage assembly downward in the vertical plane.
