Differential Case and Ring Gear-Conventional: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the differential case. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
Remove the 10 ring gear bolts.

Fig 1: Removing 10 Ring Gear Bolts
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CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the bolt hole threads.

Fig 2: Inserting Punch In Bolt Holes And Drive Ring Gear Off

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

NOTE: The speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed. Remove the speed sensor ring only if damaged.

Fig 3: Removing Speed Sensor Ring

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Remove the speed sensor ring if required.
Using the special tools, remove the differential bearing.

Fig 4: Removing Differential Bearing Using Special Tools
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Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.

Fig 5: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
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Remove the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 6: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft
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Rotate and remove the differential pinion gear and differential pinion thrust washer.

Fig 7: Removing Differential Pinion Gear And Differential Pinion Thrust Washer
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Remove the differential side gear and the differential pinion thrust washer.

Fig 8: Removing Differential Side Gear And Differential Pinion Thrust Washer
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