Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Ford ZX2 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Axle Assembly: Material
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant XY-75W-140-QL | WSL-M2C192-A |
| Threadlock 262 TA-26 | WSK-M2G351-A6 |
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the rear halfshafts. For additional information, refer to REAR DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
- Index-mark the components.
- Remove the flex coupling-to-driveshaft bolts and flex coupling-to-driveshaft bolt nuts, then disconnect the driveshaft from the rear axle flange.
- Using mechanics wire, position aside the driveshaft.
- To install, tighten to 81 Nm (60 lb-ft).
- Position a suitable transmission jack under the axle housing. Securely strap the axle housing to the transmission jack.
- Remove the front rear axle housing support insulator bolt.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 rear axle housing support insulator rear bolts.
- To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
- Lower the axle from the vehicle.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If necessary, fill the axle.
- Use High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant to 3-5 mm (1/8-3/16 in) from the bottom of the filler hole.
CAUTION:
To make sure assembly is in the exact same location, index-mark the bolt, nut, washer, flex coupling and pinion flange with paint or marker. Using a different color paint or marker, index-mark the second bolt, nut and washer that retain the driveshaft and flex coupling to the pinion flange and the transmission flange. Do not index-mark the third bolt, nut and washer that retain the driveshaft and flex coupling to the pinion flange. These fasteners are balance weights. Always assemble them in their original positions. Failure to do so can cause a driveshaft NVH concern.
NOTE:
When installing the flex coupling-to-driveshaft bolts and flex coupling-to-driveshaft bolt nuts, coat the flex coupling-to-driveshaft bolts and flex coupling-to-driveshaft bolt nuts threads with Threadlock 262.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.