Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the differential carrier. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER .
Remove the 12 differential ring gear bolts.

Fig 1: Removing 12 Differential Ring Gear Bolts
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Insert a punch in the differential ring gear bolt holes and drive the differential ring gear off.

Fig 2: Inserting Punch In Differential Ring Gear Bolt Holes
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NOTE: The anti-lock ring cannot be reused once removed.

Fig 3: Removing Anti-Lock Ring

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If necessary, remove the anti-lock ring.
If necessary, remove the differential bearings with the special tools.

Fig 4: Removing Differential Bearings With Special Tools
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Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt and the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 5: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt And Differential Pinion Shaft
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Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears and differential pinion gear thrust washers.

Fig 6: Removing Differential Pinion Gears And Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washers
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Remove the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers.

Fig 7: Identifying Differential Thrust Washers & Differential Side Gears
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