Differential Case and Ring Gear - One Piece, Conventional: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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 ring gear bolts.

Fig 1: Removing the ring gear bolts
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Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive the ring gear off.

Fig 2: Inserting A Punch In Bolt Holes And Drive Ring Gear Off
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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. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt and the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 4: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt And Differential Pinion Shaft
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Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears and differential pinion thrust washers.

Fig 5: Removing Differential Pinion Gears And Differential Pinion Thrust Washers
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Remove the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers.

Fig 6: Removing Differential Side Gears And Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers
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