1999 Ford Explorer 1998-99 Drive Axles Differentials - Rear - 8.8" Ring Gear - Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger
drive shaft aside. 2. Using an INCH-lb. torque wrench, measure and record torque required to rotate pinion through several revolutions. Hold pinion flange and remove pinion nut. Mark pinion flange in relation to pinion shaft for installation reference. Using Puller (T77FP-4220-B1), remove pinion flange. Remove pinion seal. Installation
NOTE:
If oil seal becomes cocked during installation, remove seal and install new oil seal.
1. Ensure pinion shaft splines are free of burrs. Remove burrs with fine crocus cloth if necessary. Lubricate area between oil seal lip, and install oil seal into axle housing using Pinion Oil Seal Replacer (T83T4676-A). 2. Align marks on pinion flange and pinion. Apply a small amount of lubricant to pinion flange splines. Using Pinion Flange Replacer (TOOL-4858-E), install pinion flange. Hold pinion flange and gradually tighten NEW pinion nut while rotating pinion. 3. Check pinion bearing preload often, until correct preload is obtained. See DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATIONS . DO NOT back off pinion nut to reduce preload. 4. Connect rear end of drive shaft to pinion flange, aligning scribed marks. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedures. REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SENSOR ASSEMBLY Removal
Rear anti-lock brake sensor is located on top of axle housing assembly. Clean area around rear anti-lock brake sensor. Disconnect harness connector. Remove retaining bolt, rear anti-lock brake sensor and "O" ring. Installation
Replace "O" ring if using original rear anti-lock brake sensor. Lubricate "O" ring with engine oil. Hold rear anti-lock brake sensor on both sides and install. DO NOT push downward on electrical connector area. Install retaining bolt and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect harness connector. DIFFERENTIAL CASE NOTE:
Measure ring gear runout before removing differential case from axle housing. Mark bearing caps before removal. Bearing caps must be install in original position.
Removal & Installation
Remove axle shafts. See AXLE SHAFT & BEARING . Rotate differential case and visually inspect for damaged bearings and gears. Check ring gear run out. See RING GEAR RUNOUT under INSPECTION PROCEDURES. Mark bearing caps from installation reference. Remove bearing caps. Using a pry bar and a Helpmelearn November-17-07 10:46:51 AM
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