Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Assembly

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Assembly
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  1. Align the locking tabs and install the speedometer drive gear.
    Fig 1: Locating Speedometer Drive Gear
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  2. Using the Differential Bearing Cup Installer and a suitable press, press the differential bearing onto the differential case.
    • Always install new bearings and cups as a set.
    NOTE: Press the differential bearings onto the differential case by the inner race only. Pressing on the outer race will damage the bearing.
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