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Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the differential case. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
    2. NOTE: Use a vise with brass jaws or wood blocks.
  2. Place the differential case in a vise.
  3. Using a small drift, drive out the differential pinion shaft lock pin.
    Fig 1: Driving Out Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Pin
    G03883856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using a drift, remove the differential pinion shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft
    G03883857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. To remove the differential side gears and the differential pinion gears, rotate the differential side gears. The differential pinion gears will turn to the opening in the differential case.
    Fig 3: Removing Differential Side Gears And Differential Pinion Gears
    G03883858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the differential pinion gears and the differential pinion thrust washers behind the differential pinion gears.
  7. Lift out the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers.
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