Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
3. CAUTION: Do not damage the inner wheel bearing oil seal.
Install the axle shaft.
4. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the U-washer groove.
Install the U-washer.
1
Position the U-washer on the button end of the axle shaft.
2
Pull the axle shaft outward.
5. CAUTION: If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with Thread lock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or equivalent
meeting Ford specifications WSK-M2G31S-A5 and ESE-M4G204-A2.
Install the differential pinion shaft.
1
Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the differential pinion shaft lock bolt hole.
2
Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
6. Install the rear brake disc.
7. Install the differential housing cover, and fill the rear axle housing with the specified lubricant type and quantity.
8. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
