Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
1
Position the two U-washers on the button ends of the axle shafts.
2
Pull the axle shafts outward.
4. NOTE: If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with Threadlock(R) and Sealer EOAZ-19554-FF or equivalent meeting
Ford specifications WSK-M2G315-A5 and ESE-M4G204-A2 prior to installation.
Install the differential pinion shaft.
1
Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the case lock bolt hole.
2
Install a new lock bolt.
5. Install the rear brake rotors.
6. Install the axle housing cover and fill the rear axle housing with the correct amount of specified lubricant.
7. WARNING: ALWAYS REMOVE ANY CORROSION, DIRT OR FOREIGN MATERIAL ON THE MOUNTING SURFACES OF
THE WHEEL OR THE SURFACE OF THE WHEEL HUB, BRAKE DRUM, OR BRAKE ROTOR 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.
Clean the wheel hub and mounting surfaces.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
1
Position the tire and wheel assembly.
2
Install the lug nuts and lower the vehicle.
3
Tighten the lug nuts.
4
Install the center cap.
9. Lower the vehicle.
