Grand Marquis V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2010)
3. Remove the differential housing cover. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover See: Differential Assembly/Differential
Cover/Service and Repair.
4. NOTICE: Once the differential pinion shaft has been removed, turning the differential case or an axle shaft can cause the differential
pinion gears to fall out of the assembly. This may result in damage to the component.
Remove the differential pinion shaft.
1. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
5. NOTE: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft U-washer groove.
Remove the axle shaft U-washer.
1. Push the axle shaft inboard.
2. Remove the U-washer.
6. Reinstall the differential pinion shaft.
1. Push the axle shaft outboard.
2. Install the differential pinion shaft.
3. Install the differential pinion shaft lock bolt finger-tight.
7. NOTICE: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
Remove the axle shaft.
