Differential Ring Gear and Pinion: Removal
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.
- Remove the differential carrier. Refer to: Differential Carrier .
- Remove the drive pinion flange and seal. Refer to: Drive Pinion Flange and Seal .
- Remove the outer drive pinion oil slinger.
- Using the special tool and a soft hammer, tap the drive pinion free of the drive pinion outer bearing. Use Special Service Tool: 205-460 Protector, Drive Pinion Thread. Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer
- Remove the outer drive pinion bearing and the drive pinion gear.
- Remove and discard the drive pinion collapsible spacer.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary if the original component is to be reused.
Remove the inner drive pinion bearing. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator
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NOTE: This step is only necessary if the original component is to be reused.
Remove the inner drive pinion bearing adjustment shim.
- Using the general equipment, remove and discard the drive pinion inner and outer bearing cups. Use the General Equipment: Copper HammerUse the General Equipment: Punch
- If necessary.Remove and discard the drive pinion oil baffle.
- Remove and discard the differential 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, separate the ring gear from the differential case. Use the General Equipment: PunchUse the General Equipment: Copper Hammer
- Using the general equipment and the special tool, remove and discard the differential bearings. Use Special Service Tool: 205-D061 (D83T-4205-C2) Step Plate. Use the General Equipment: Three Leg Puller