Differential Case & Ring Gear - Conventional: Disassembly

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

Remove the differential case (4204). For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
Remove the bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Ring Gear Bolts
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CAUTION: Take care not to damage the bolt hole threads.

Fig 2: Removing Ring Gear

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Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the ring gear.
Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings if necessary.

Fig 3: Removing Differential Bearing
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Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.

Fig 4: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
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Remove the differential pinion shaft.

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

Fig 6: Removing Differential Pinion Gears & Differential Pinion Thrust Washers
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Remove the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers.

Fig 7: Removing Differential Side Gears & Thrust Washers
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