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Differential Ring and Pinion: Removal

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  1. Remove the differential carrier. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER .
  2. Remove the 10 differential ring gear bolts and the differential ring gear.
    • Use a drift punch to separate the differential ring gear from the differential case.
    Fig 1: Removing 10 Differential Ring Gear Bolts And Differential Ring Gear
    G03912881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tools, remove the 2 differential bearings.
    Fig 2: Using Special Tools To Remove 2 Differential Bearings
    G03928259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Index-mark the pinion flange to the drive pinion gear.
    Fig 3: Identifying Index-Mark On Pinion Flange And Drive Pinion Gear
    G03928220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the special tool and loosen, but do not remove, the pinion nut.
    • Remove the special tool.
    Fig 4: Installing Special Tool And Loosening Pinion Nut
    G03928261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. With the pinion nut still engaged by a few threads, use the special tool to separate the pinion flange from the drive pinion gear.
    Fig 5: Using Special Tool To Separate Pinion Flange From Drive Pinion Gear
    G03928262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the pinion nut and the pinion flange.
    8. CAUTION: Do not damage the axle housing while removing the drive pinion seal.
    Fig 6: Removing Drive Pinion Seal And Drive Pinion Oil Slinger
    G03878521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the drive pinion seal and drive pinion oil slinger.
    • Pry up on the drive pinion seal flange. Install gripping pliers, and strike with a hammer to remove the drive pinion seal.
  9. Remove the outer drive pinion bearing.
  10. Using the special tool and a soft hammer, remove the drive pinion gear.
    Fig 7: Using Special Tool And Soft Hammer To Remove Drive Pinion Gear
    G03928264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove and discard the drive pinion collapsible spacer.
    Fig 8: Removing Drive Pinion Collapsible Spacer
    G03928265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using the special tools, remove the inner drive pinion bearing cup.
    Fig 9: Using Special Tools To Remove Inner Drive Pinion Bearing Cup
    G03961155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: The pinion bearing oil baffle aids in bearing lubrication. Normally, it is not necessary to remove the baffle.
    Fig 10: Removing Pinion Bearing Oil Baffle
    G03928267Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. If necessary, remove the pinion bearing oil baffle.
  14. Remove the outer drive pinion bearing cup by tapping alternately on each side to prevent the drive pinion bearing cup from becoming misaligned.
    Fig 11: Removing Outer Drive Pinion Bearing Cup
    G03928268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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