F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1998)
2
Install a new lock bolt.
NOTE: If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-FF or equivalent meeting
Ford specifications WSK-M2G315-A5 and ESE-M4G204-A2 prior to installation.
5. Install the rear disc brake rotors.
6. Install the axle housing cover and fill the rear axle housing with 3.0 liters (6.5 pints or to the bottom of the filler hole) of Motorcraft Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
7. Clean the wheel hub and mounting surfaces.
WARNING: ALWAYS REMOVE ANY CORROSION, DIRT OR FOREIGN MATERIAL ON THE MOUNTING SURFACES OF
THE WHEEL OR THE SURFACE OF THE WHEEL HUB OR REAR DISC BRAKE ROTOR THAT CONTACTS THE WHEEL.
INSTALLING WHEELS WITHOUT PROPER METAL-TO-METAL CONTACT AT THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES CAN
CAUSE THE LUG NUT TO LOOSEN AND THE WHEEL TO COME OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, CAUSING LOSS
OF CONTROL.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
1
Position the tire and wheel assembly.
2
Install the lug nuts and lower the vehicle.
3
Tighten the lug nuts.
4
Install the center cap.
Drum Brake
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the axle housing cover.
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Drain the lubricant.
4. Remove the rear brake drums.
5. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
1
Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
2
Remove the differential pinion shaft.
