The axle shaft repair process begins by supporting the vehicle after it reaches proper height then removing the wheel and tire components. The service process begins by removing the differential housing cover before draining the lubricant and then proceeding to remove the
Brake Drum. You should remove the differential pinion shaft after taking out the differential pinion shaft lock bolt and dislodging the pinion shaft from its place. Take care when removing the U-washer because damaging the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft groove can easily occur; insert the axle shaft to avoid this damage. Fold the axle shaft gently while taking it out from the housing without harming the wheel bearing oil seal. Installation requires Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent lubricant under Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B to lubricate the wheel bearing oil seal lip. Then place the U-washer on the button-end of the axle shaft before pulling the axle shaft outward. You should use Threadlock@ and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or WSK-M2G351-A5 from Ford as equivalent models when installing the differential pinion shaft while not having access to a new lock bolt. Also coat the threads before lining up the shaft's hole with the case lock bolt hole. The first step entails installing a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt before adding the brake drum to its place. Reinstall the differential housing cover before adding 2.37 liters (5 pints) of Motorcraft Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or an equivalent product meeting Ford specification WSL-M2Cl 92-A. All wheel and wheel hub or brake drum mounting surfaces should be completely free of corrosion along with dirt and foreign materials to guarantee proper metal-to-metal contact that stops wheel detachment while driving. Install the rear wheel along with its tire component as the finishing step.