Mountaineer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
30. NOTE: Use of proper shims is necessary for this step.
Install the differential case in the axle housing without the ring gear.
1
Position the differential case.
2
Position the differential bearing caps. Install the four bolts.
31. Install and position the dial indicator with bracketry.
1
Rotate the differential case to ensure the differential bearings are properly seated.
2
Install and position the dial indicator with bracketry.
32. NOTE: If runout is within specification, install a new ring gear and pinion. If runout exceeds specification, the ring gear is true and the concern is
due to either a damaged differential case or differential bearings. Inspect the differential bearings. If the differential bearings are not damaged,
replace both the differential case and the differential bearings.
Measure the differential case runout without the ring gear.
1
Rotate the differential case.
2
Check and note the differential case runout.
