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 (4204). Refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
Remove the differential ring gear bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Differential Ring Gear Bolts
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Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive the differential ring gear off.

Fig 2: Removing Differential Ring Gear
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NOTE: The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.

Fig 3: Removing Anti-Lock Speed Sensor Ring

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Remove the anti-lock speed sensor ring.
If required, remove the differential bearings (4221) with the special tools.

Fig 4: Removing Differential Bearings With Special Tools
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Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt and the differential pinion shaft (4211).

Fig 5: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft
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Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears (4215) and differential pinion thrust washers (4230).

Fig 6: Removing Differential Pinion Gears And Differential Pinion Thrust Washers
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Remove the differential side gears (4236) and the differential side gear thrust washers (4228).

Fig 7: Removing Differential Side Gears And Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers
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