OEM 2007 Ford E-150 Axle Shaft

2007 Ford E-150 Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Rear Axle Shaft for Dana 60 and 70 Semi-Floating Axles on 2007 Ford E-150?

  A: The first step for repairing or servicing Dana 60 and 70 semi-floating rear drive axle/differentials requires you to lift the vehicle using a hoist with safety stands for securement. Start by removing the rear wheel assembly combined with the tire before taking off the brake disc. Remove fluid from inside the differential housing when you remove the cover then wipe off all remnants of gasket material from both components. Monitors should use care when working with the differential pinion shaft lock screw that has a 12-point drive head and a maximum reuse limit of four times but must be discarded for replacement following any doubt. You should remove the lock screw and the differential pinion shaft one by hand. You should guide the axle shaft's flanged end toward the chamber's midpoint to take out the U-washer while staying clear of the wheel bearing oil seal's damage and keeping the differential side gears from rotation to stop internal parts from escaping. Insert the differential pinion shaft and the original lock screw initially but keep them tight only to stop gear movement. The installation process requires to push the axle shaft toward the differential tube while its side gear locks with splines and after that add the U-washer before gradually pulling the shaft to achieve a secure fit. Insert the differential pinion shaft lock screw hole into the differential case while placing the thrust washers within proper position. Apply a new lock screw to threads that have been cleared of debris and tighten it to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.). Apply a continuous silicone bead onto the differential housing cover mounting surfaces before installation within a 15-minute period. Begin installation by placing two bolts at 8 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions to guide the cover before you alternate the tightening process for Grade 5 and Grade 8 bolts up to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) and 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.), respectively. The axle fluid requires one hour of sealant cure time before adding both 5.9 pt of specified rear axle lubricant and 6 oz of limited-slip axles' friction modifier. The last step involves reattaching the brake disc together with wheel and tire assembly followed by lowering the vehicle.