Mountaineer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
Differential Axle Housing: Service and Repair
Assembly
Assembly
CAUTION: Always install new gaskets and seals when assembling the axle. When building the subassembly, lubricate each component with clean
Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Thermally Stable 4x4 Axle Lubricant meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A. Also, lubricate the subassembly when
installing it into the differential housing. Tighten all fasteners to specification.
1. CAUTION: Always install new differential pinion bearings when installing new differential drive pinion bearing cups.
Lubricate the new differential drive pinion bearing cups.
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Use Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Thermally Stable 4x4 Axle Lubricant meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
2. Using the special tools, install the differential drive pinion bearing cups.
3. NOTE: Apply a light film of oil to the differential pinion bearings before installing them.