Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
2. Install the two axle shafts.
CAUTION: Do not damage the inner wheel bearing oil seal.
3. Install the u-washers.
1. Position the two u-washers on the button end of the axle shafts.
2. Pull the axle shafts outward.
CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the U-washer grooves.
4. Install the differential pinion shaft.
1. Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the case lock bolt hole.
2. Install the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
5. Install the rear brake drums.
6. Install the axle housing cover and fill the rear axle housing with 2.37 liters (5 pints) of Motorcraft Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B
or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
7. Clean the wheel hub and mounting surfaces.
WARNING: ALWAYS REMOVE ANY CORROSION, DIRT OR FOREIGN MATERIAL PRESENT ON THE MOUNTING
SURFACES OF THE WHEEL OR THE SURFACE OF THE WHEEL HUB OR BRAKE DRUM THAT CONTACTS THE WHEEL.
INSTALLING WHEELS WITHOUT PROPER METAL-TO-METAL CONTACT AT THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES CAN
CAUSE THE LUG NUT TO LOOSEN AND THE WHEEL TO COME OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, CAUSING LOSS
OF CONTROL.
