Differential Ring And Pinion: Removal
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 differential carrier. For additional information, refer to Differential Carrier in this article.
- Using the special tools, remove the differential bearing.
- Repeat for the other side.
- Remove and discard the 12 differential ring gear bolts.
- Insert a punch in the differential ring gear bolt holes and drive the differential ring gear off.
- If necessary, remove the anti-lock ring.
- Index-mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange for correct alignment during installation.
- Remove the 4 driveshaft flange bolts.
- Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the pinion flange.
- Using mechanic's wire, position the driveshaft aside.
- Using the special tool to hold the pinion flange, remove and discard the pinion nut.
- Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
- Force up on the metal flange of the drive pinion seal. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer until the drive pinion seal is removed.
- Remove the drive pinion shaft oil slinger and the outer drive pinion bearing.
- Install the special tool, then use a soft-faced hammer to drive the pinion gear out of the outer drive pinion bearing and remove the pinion gear.
- Using a brass drift, remove the drive pinion bearing cups by tapping alternately on opposite sides of the drive pinion bearing cups.
NOTE:
The anti-lock ring cannot be reused once removed.
NOTE:
The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the pinion flange. Pry only in the area shown with a suitable tool to disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the pinion flange.