Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate all parts with Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W9O-QL or -KL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A. Soak
all friction plates in Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for at least 15 minutes
prior to assembly.
2. Mount the differential case in a soft-jaw vise and place the differential clutch packs and differential side gears in their proper cavities in the
differential case.
3. Place the differential pinion gears and differential pinion thrust washers on the differential side gears.
4. Install Gear Rotator T80P-4205-A in the differential case.
5. Rotate the differential pinion gears until the bores in the differential pinion gears are aligned with the pinion shaft holes in the differential case.
Remove the tool from the differential case.
6. With a soft-faced hammer, install the S-shaped' pre-loaded differential clutch spring in the differential case. If necessary, complete the installation
of S-shaped, pre-loaded differential clutch spring with a brass drift.
NOTE: Inspect the differential clutch spring for damage.
7. Clean the tapped holes in the ring gear with a suitable solvent. If the new rear axle differential gear case bolts to be used show a green coating over
approximately 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) of the threaded area, use as is. If not coated, apply a small amount of Stud and Bearing Mount
EOAZ-19554-BA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G349-A1. Tighten to 95-115 Nm (70-84 ft lbs.).
NOTE: Do not tighten the differential pinion shaft lock pin at this point. The differential pinion shaft and differential pinion shaft lock pin will be
removed to install the axle shafts. Once the differential side gears and U-washers are installed, then the differential pinion shaft and differential
