Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
3. Install a new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip on the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing.
NOTE: To install the driveshaft bearing retainer circlip properly, start ends in groove and push the driveshaft bearing retainer circlip into the
groove. This action will avoid over-expanding the driveshaft bearing retainer circlip.
4. Lightly lubricate the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing with Constant Velocity Joint Grease (High-Temp) E43Z-19590-A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification ESP-M1C207-A.
5. Carefully align splines of inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing with splines in differential side gear.
6. Push halfshaft into differential side gear, engaging driveshaft bearing retainer circlip with groove in differential side gear. Use care to prevent
damage to inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal.
NOTE: A non-metallic mallet may be used to aid in seating the driveshaft bearing retainer circlip into the differential side gear groove. If a mallet
is necessary, tap only the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing.