Axle Assembly

Removal

1. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Torque : 35 Nm

1. NOTE: Do not remove driveshaft from the pinion flange by pulling on the driveshaft tube. Damage to the CV joint can result.

1. General equipment: Transmission jack.
   

1. Torque : 90 Nm

1. Torque : 90 Nm

1. If installing a new RDU.
   Torque : 90 Nm

1. If installing a new RDU.
   Torque : 90 Nm

Installation

1. NOTICE: If replacing the axle assembly, the 4X4 control module will need to be reconfigured with the new Active Torque Coupling (ATC) bar code information. If the new bar code information does not match the existing 4X4 control module information, driveline damage or driveability concerns can occur.

   If installing a new RDU, re-configure the Active Torque Coupling (ATC).
   Refer to: Four-Wheel Drive Systems (308-07A Four-Wheel Drive Systems - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
   

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Material : Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-80W90-QL (WSP-M2C197-A)
   Torque : 29 Nm

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