Differential Case and Ring Gear - Two-Piece, Traction-Lok®: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the differential case. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
Remove the ring gear bolts.

Fig 1: Identifying 12 Differential Ring Gear Bolts
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NOTE: The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.

Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive the ring gear off.
- If necessary, remove the anti-lock speed sensor ring and discard it.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Anti-Lock Speed Sensor Ring
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If the differential bearings require removal, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .

NOTE: This tool does not have the 1/2-inch drive hole.

Fig 3: Locating Special Tool In Vise

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Position the special tool in a vise.
Position the differential case on the special tool.

Fig 4: Identifying Differential Case On Special Tool
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Index-mark the differential case halves.

Fig 5: Locating Index-Mark Differential Case Halves
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Remove the differential case bolts.

Fig 6: Locating Differential Case Bolts
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Remove the right differential case half and differential side gear.

Fig 7: Removing Right Differential Case Half And Differential Side Gear
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Remove the differential pinion shaft and differential pinion gears.

Fig 8: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft And Differential Pinion Gears
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Remove the differential pinion gears from the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 9: Removing Differential Pinion Gears From Differential Pinion Shaft
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Remove both differential side gears and differential clutch packs from each differential case half.

Fig 10: Removing Both Differential Side Gears And Differential Clutch Packs From Each Differential Case Half
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Remove the Belleville spring and shim(s) from both differential clutch packs.

Fig 11: Locating Belleville Spring And Shim From Both Differential Clutch Packs
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