Differential Carrier - Vehicles With: Electronic Limited-Slip Differential: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The eLSD hydraulic actuator LHRH case, clutch pack assembly, and HCU are only available with the differential carrier assembly.

Remove the differential carrier. Refer to: Differential Carrier - Vehicles With: Electronic Limited-Slip Differential .
Using the general equipment, remove the differential bearings. Use Special Service Tool: 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) 2 Jaw Puller., 205-D061 (D83T-4205-C2) Step Plate.

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Remove the hydraulic actuator assembly from the differential case. Refer to: Hydraulic Actuator .
Remove and discard the ring gear bolts.

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NOTE: Care should be taken not to damage the differential ring gear bolt hole threads.

Using the general equipment, remove the ring gear. Use the General Equipment: Punch Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer.

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NOTE: The differential flange and ring gear flange must be free of any old retaining compound material. Make sure both surfaces are clean and free of oil, dust and debris. Failure to clean the surfaces can result in ring gear runout concerns.

NOTE: Use solvent and Scotch-Brite® pads to remove.

Clean all traces of the old retaining compound material from the differential flange.

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