Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
4. Install Gear Rotator in the differential case.
5. Rotate differential pinion gears until the bores in the differential pinion gears are aligned with differential pinion shaft holes in the differential case.
Remove tool from differential case.
6. With a soft-faced hammer, install the S-shaped, pre-loaded differential clutch spring in the differential case. If necessary, complete installation of
S-shaped, pre-loaded differential clutch spring with a brass drift.
NOTE: Inspect the differential clutch spring for damage.
7. Install the differential pinion shaft and differential pinion shaft lock pin and tighten to 20-41 Nm (15-30 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Differential pinion shaft lock pin should be replaced with a new differential pinion shaft lock pin. If new differential pinion shaft lock pin
is not available, coat threads with Stud and Bearing Mount EOAZ-19554-BA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G349-A1.
8. Clean tapped holes in ring gear with a suitable solvent. If the new rear axle differential ring gear bolts to be used show a green coating over
approximately 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) of the threaded area, use as is. If not coated, apply a small amount of Stud and Bearing Mount
EOAZ-19554-BA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G349-A1. Tighten to 95-115 Nm (70-84 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the differential case and ring gear.
