Differential Case and Ring Gear - Traction-Lok® Special Tool(s): Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the differential case. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
- Remove the 10 ring gear bolts.
- Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive the ring gear off.
- Remove the speed sensor ring, if required.
- Using the special tools, remove the differential bearing.
- Repeat for the other side.
- Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt and remove the differential pinion shaft.
- Remove the differential clutch spring.
- Remove the differential gears.
- Remove the two differential pinion gears.
- Remove the two differential side gears.
- Remove the two differential pinion thrust washers.
- 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.
- Clean and inspect the differential clutch packs for wear and install new parts as necessary.
CAUTION:
Care should be taken not to damage the bolt hole threads.
NOTE:
The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.
WARNING:
Due to the spring tension, care must be used when removing the differential clutch spring.
CAUTION:
Keep the differential clutch packs in order. Do not mix them. They must be reassembled in the same sequence.
CAUTION:
Do not use acids or solvents when cleaning the differential clutch pack. Wipe components with a clean, lint-free cloth only.