Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2002)
8. Remove the differential side gears and differential side gear thrust washers.
Assembly
1. Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential side gear journals.
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Use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
2. Position the differential side gear thrust washers on the differential side gears.
3. Position the differential side gear and thrust washer assemblies in the differential case.
4. Lubricate and assemble the differential pinion thrust washers and differential pinion gears.
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Use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.