F 450 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN D (2004)
8. Inspect the axle shaft O-ring seal for cracks, nicks or wear and replace it if required.
9. NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seal with lubricant prior to installation of axle shaft.
Install the axle shaft.
10. NOTE: Coat the threads of the retaining bolts with Stud and Bearing Mount E0AZ-19554-BA or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSK-M2G349-A1.
Install and tighten the retaining bolts until they seat.
11. CAUTION: Remember, the last step of this procedure is to tighten the axle shaft bolts to specification, after the wheel lug nuts have been
tightened.
Install the brake rotor and caliper on the single rear wheel axles.
12. Install the wheels and tires but do not tighten the lug nuts to specification at this time.
13. Check the axle lubricant level.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Tighten the wheel lug nuts.
