Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.

Fig 1: Locating Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
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Remove the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 2: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft
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Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears and differential pinion gear thrust washers.

Fig 3: Identifying Differential Pinion Gears And Differential Pinion Thrust Washer
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Remove the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers.

Fig 4: Removing Differential Side Gears And Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers
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