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Differential Case and Ring Gear - Two-Piece, Traction-Lok: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the differential case. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
  2. Remove the ring gear bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Ring Gear
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    3. NOTE: The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.
  3. Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive the ring gear off.
    • If necessary, remove the anti-lock speed sensor ring and discard it.
      Fig 2: Inserting A Punch In Bolt Holes And Drive Ring Gear
      G02769523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. If the differential bearings require removal, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
    5. NOTE: This tool does not have the 1/2-inch drive hole.
    Fig 3: Positioning Special Tool A Vise
    G02769524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the special tool in a vise.
  6. Position the differential case on the special tool.
    Fig 4: Positioning Differential Case On Special Tool
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  7. Index-mark the differential case halves.
    Fig 5: Identifying Mark Differential Case Halves
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  8. Remove the differential case bolts.
    Fig 6: Removing Differential Case
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  9. Remove the right differential case half and differential side gear.
    Fig 7: Removing Right Differential Case Half And Differential Side Gear
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  10. Remove the differential pinion shaft and differential pinion gears.
    Fig 8: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft And Differential Pinion Gears
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  11. Remove the differential pinion gears from the differential pinion shaft.
    Fig 9: Removing Differential Pinion Gears From Differential Pinion Shaft
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  12. Remove both differential side gears and differential clutch packs from each differential case half.
    Fig 10: Removing Differential Side Gears And Differential Clutch Packs From Each Differential Case Half
    G02769531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the Belleville spring and shim(s) from both differential clutch packs.
    Fig 11: Removing Belleville Spring And Shim(s) From Both Differential Clutch
    G02769532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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