Econoline E250 3/4 Ton V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2000)
Assembly
1. CAUTION: Always install an entirely new stack of clutch plates and discs on both sides if discarding one or more of the clutch plates or
clutch discs.
Soak the clutch packs for 20 minutes in Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B5 46-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A
2. CAUTION: Assemble the rear axle disc and plate kits to the differential side gears in exactly the same order as removed.
Prelubricate the differential side gear thrust faces, and assemble the clutch plates and clutch discs onto the differential side gears.
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Prelubricate each part of both stacks with SAE 8OW-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSP-M2C197-A or with Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19135 46-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification
EST-M2C118-A.
3. Assemble the retainer clips to the clutch plate ears. Both clips must seat completely onto the clutch plate ears.
4. Note: Hold the rear axle disc and plate kit to keep it from falling out of the differential case.
Install the rear axle disc and plate kit and differential side gear in the differential case.
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The rear axle disc and plate kit must stay assembled to the differential side gear splines. The retainer clips must seat completely in the
differential case pocket.
5. Install the bottom differential clutch pack and differential side gear in the differential case.
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The rear axle disc and plate kit must stay assembled to the differential side gear splines. The retainer clips must seat completely in the
differential case pocket.
6. Install the special tool.
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Apply a small amount of Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B to the Step Plate
centering hole.