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Differential Case and Ring Gear - Traction-Lok®: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the differential case. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
  2. Remove the 10 ring gear bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Ring Gear Bolts
    G03912775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the bolt hole threads.
    Fig 2: Inserting Punch In Bolt Holes And Drive Ring Gear Off
    G03884239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive the ring gear off.
    4. NOTE: The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.
    Fig 3: Removing Speed Sensor Ring
    G03884240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the speed sensor ring, if required.
  5. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearing.
    • Repeat for the other side.
      Fig 4: Removing Differential Bearings
      G03878548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt and remove the differential pinion shaft.
    Fig 5: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft
    G03878746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. WARNING: Due to the spring tension, care must be used when removing the differential clutch spring.
    Fig 6: Removing Differential Clutch Spring
    G03878747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the differential clutch spring.
  8. Remove the differential gears.
    1. Remove the two differential pinion gears.
    2. Remove the two differential side gears.
    3. Remove the two differential pinion thrust washers.
      Fig 7: Removing Two Differential Pinion Thrust Washers
      G03884244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Keep the differential clutch packs in order. Do not mix them. They must be reassembled in the same sequence.
  9. 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.
      Fig 8: Inspecting Remaining Parts Of Differential Case
      G03884245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. CAUTION: Do not use acids or solvents when cleaning the differential clutch pack. Wipe components with a clean, lint-free cloth only.
  10. Clean and inspect the differential clutch packs for wear and install new parts as necessary.
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