Ranger 4WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999)
13. NOTE: If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford
specifications WSK-M2G315-A5 and ESE-M4G204-A2 prior to installation.
Install the differential pinion shaft and install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt finger-tight.
14. Check the torque required to rotate one differential side gear.
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Mount the differential case and the special tool in a vise.
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The initial minimum break-away torque, if original clutch plates are used, must be within specification. The minimum rotating torque required
to keep the differential side gear turning with new clutch plates may vary.
15. Using the special tool, install the differential bearing on the differential case. Repeat for the other side.
16. CAUTION: Make sure that the notches on the case flange and the anti-lock speed sensor ring are aligned.
Press the new anti-lock speed sensor ring and the ring gear on the differential case.