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Differential Carrier - Dana 50: Removal

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  1. Remove the front wheel hubs and the front axle shaft assemblies. Refer to HUB & WHEEL BEARINGS .
  2. Remove the front axle assembly. Refer to AXLE ASSEMBLY .
    • Place the axle assembly in a suitable repair stand.
  3. Remove the differential housing cover and drain the lubricant.
    • Position the differential housing to allow the lubricant to drain completely.
    • Clean the gasket material from the differential housing and the differential housing cover.
      Fig 1: Draining Lubricant From Differential Housing
      G02769816Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Prior to removal, note the stamped mating letters positioning on the bearing caps and the differential housing for correct reassembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Mating Letters Positioning On Bearing Caps And Differential Housing
    G02769817Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bearing caps.
    5. CAUTION: Do not spread the differential housing more than specified.
    Fig 3: Spreading Differential Housing Using Special Tools
    G02769818Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tools, spread the differential housing.
    6. CAUTION: Do not damage the ring gear and pinion.
    Fig 4: Removing Differential Carrier With Bearing Cups Using 2 Pry Bars
    G02769819Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using 2 pry bars, remove the differential carrier with the bearing cups.
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