Mustang Cobra V8-281 46L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997) - Differential Axle Housing
2. Install new rear wheel bearings into new rear axle housing using Axle Tube Bearing Replacer T78P-1225-A.
3. Install two new inner wheel bearing oil seals using Axle Tube Seal Replacer T78P-1177-A. Apply Premium-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or
equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B between the lips of the inner wheel bearing oil seal.
4. Position new rear axle housing under vehicle and raise rear axle housing with a hoist or jack. Connect the rear suspension lower arms to their
mounting brackets on rear axle housing. (Do not tighten bolts and nuts at this point.)
5. Position rear springs in area provided.
6. Raise rear axle housing into position.
7. Connect rear suspension arm and bushings to mounting ears on rear axle housing. Connect rear suspension lower arms to rear axle housing.
Tighten rear suspension arms and bushing bolts to 95-135 Nm (70-99 ft. lbs.) Tighten rear suspension lower arm retaining bolts to 95-135 Nm
(70-99 ft. lbs.).
8. Position rear brake hoses to the rear axle housing and secure with retaining clips. Position and secure brake junction block to rear axle housing cast
boss. Tighten to 14-24 Nm (11-17 ft. lbs.).
9. Install rear wheel disc brake shields on axle housing flanges (no gaskets required).
10. Connect shock absorber lower studs to rear shock absorber lower mounting bracket on rear axle housing. Install retaining nuts and tighten to
77-104 Nm (57-76 ft. lbs.).