Explorer 4WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (2000)
8. Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears and the differential pinion thrust washers.
9. Remove the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers.
Assembly
1. Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential side gear journals.
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For vehicles with 5.0L engines, use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B meeting Ford specification
WSL-M2C192-A.
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For vehicles with 4.0L engines, use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
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Position thee differential side gear thrust washers on the differential side gears.
2. Position the differential side gears.
