Final disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The anti-lock ring cannot be reused once removed. Remove the anti-lock ring only if damaged.

If necessary, remove the anti-lock ring.

Fig 1: Identifying Anti-Lock Ring

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Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings.

Fig 2: Removing Differential Bearings

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Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.

Fig 3: Removing The Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt

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Remove the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 4: Removing The Differential Pinion Shaft

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Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears and differential pinion gear thrust washers.

Fig 5: Removing The Differential Pinion Gears

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Remove the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers.

Fig 6: Removing The Differential Side Gears

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