Side Shaft Gear Assembly: Assembly

2005 Ford Crown Victoria Special EditionSECTION Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. If removed, press the gear assembly into the cover.
    Fig 1: Pressing Gear Assembly Into Cover
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  2. If removed, install a new snap ring.
    Fig 2: Installing Snap Ring
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  3. Using the special tool, install a new rubber dust cover.
    Fig 3: Installing Rubber Dust Cover
    G03991128Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install a new side gear assembly O-ring seal.
    Fig 4: Installing Side Gear Assembly O-Ring Seal
    G03990771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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