Mustang V8-4.6L (2009)
Remove the axle shaft U-washer.
1. Push in on the axle shaft.
2. Remove the U-washer.
7. NOTICE: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal.
Remove the axle shaft.
Installation
1. Lubricate the lip of the axle shaft oil seal with grease.
2. NOTICE: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal when installing the axle shaft.
Install the axle shaft.
3. NOTICE: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the U-washer groove.
Install the axle shaft U-washer.
1. Position the U-washer on the button end of the axle shaft.
2. Pull the axle shaft outward.
4. Install the differential pinion shaft.
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Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the differential case lock bolt hole.
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Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
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Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).