Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional: 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.

Remove the differential carrier. For additional information, refer to Differential Carrier in this article.
Remove and discard the 12 differential ring gear bolts.

Fig 1: Identifying 12 Differential Ring Gear Bolts

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Insert a punch in the differential ring gear bolt holes and drive the differential ring gear off.

Fig 2: Driving Off Ring Gear

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NOTE: The anti-lock ring cannot be reused once removed.

If necessary, remove the anti-lock ring.

Fig 3: Locating Anti-Lock Ring

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If necessary, remove the differential bearings with the special tools.

Fig 4: Removing Differential Bearing Using Special Tools

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Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt and the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 5: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt

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

Fig 6: Locating Differential Pinion Gears

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

Fig 7: Identifying Differential Thrust Washers & Differential Side Gears

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