Explorer Sport 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
Remove the axle shaft.
Installation
1. Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal.
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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
2. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
Install the axle shaft.
3. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the U-washer groove.
Install the U-washer.
1. Position the U-washer on the button end of the axle shaft.
2. Pull the axle shaft outward.
4. NOTE: If a new bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSK-M2G351-A5 prior to installation.
Install the differential pinion shaft.
1. Align the bolt hole in the differential pinion shaft with the bolt hole in the case.
2. Install the new bolt.
5. Install the brake system.
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Install the brake drum.
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Install the brake discs and calipers.
6. Install the differential housing cover and fill the differential housing with the specified lubricant.
7. Install the rear wheel and tire assembly.