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Differential Case and Ring Gear - Traction-Lok: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the differential case (4204). For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
  2. Remove the 10 ring gear bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Ring Gear Bolts
    G01440538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the bolt hole threads.
    Fig 2: Removing Ring Gear
    G01440539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive the ring gear off.
    4. NOTE: The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.
    Fig 3: Removing Speed Sensor Ring
    G01440540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the speed sensor ring, if required.
  5. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearing (4221).
    • Repeat for the other side.
    Fig 4: Removing Differential Bearing
    G01440541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt and remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).
    Fig 5: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
    G01440542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. WARNING: Due to the spring tension, care must be used when removing the differential clutch spring (4214).
    Fig 6: Removing Differential Clutch Spring
    G01440543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the differential clutch spring.
  8. Remove the differential gears.
    1. Remove the two differential pinion gears (4215).
    2. Remove the two differential side gears (4236).
    3. Remove the two differential pinion thrust washers (4230).
    Fig 7: Removing Differential Gears
    G01440544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Keep the differential clutch packs (4947) in order. Do not mix them. They must be reassembled in the same sequence.
    Fig 8: Inspecting Differential Clutch Packs
    G01440545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the differential clutch packs and differential side gears and tag them "right" and "left?" with the shim.
    • Clean and inspect the remaining parts of the differential case for wear or damage and install new parts as necessary.
    10. CAUTION: Do not use acids or solvents when cleaning the differential clutch pack. Wipe components with a clean, lint-free cloth only.
  10. Clean and inspect the differential clutch packs for wear and install new parts as necessary.
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