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Differential Carrier: Removal

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  1. Remove the axle assembly. For additional information, refer to AXLE ASSEMBLY .
  2. Remove the differential housing cover.
    • Drain the fluid.
    • Remove the 10 differential housing cover bolts.
    • Remove the differential housing cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Housing Cover
    G03928402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: The fixture mounting bolts must have the minimum specified thread engagement in the carrier.
    Fig 2: Installing Special Tool
    G03928403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the special tool.
  4. Push the axle shafts inboard and remove the snap rings.
    Fig 3: Pushing Axle Shafts Inboard And Removing Snap Rings
    G03928314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using a suitable axle shaft remover, remove the RH and LH axle shafts.
    Fig 4: Using Suitable Axle Shaft Remover To Remove RH And LH Axle Shafts
    G03928405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: The housing spreader adapter bolts must have the minimum specified thread engagement in the carrier.
    Fig 5: Installing Special Tools
    G03928406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the special tools.
  7. Position the special tool on the spreader adapters.
    Fig 6: Positioning Special Tool On Spreader Adapters
    G03928407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the special tools.
    • Position the adapter tip in the spreader adapter hole.
    Fig 7: Installing Special Tools
    G03928408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Overspreading can damage the axle housing.
    Fig 8: Spreading Axle Housing To Specification
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  9. Spread the axle housing to the specification.
    1. Adjust the special tool to zero.
    2. Tighten the housing spreader screw to spread the axle housing to the specification.
    3. Remove the special tool.
    10. CAUTION: Mark the differential bearing caps Top or Bottom and LH or RH appropriately before removing them. Always install the differential bearing caps in their original positions.
    Fig 9: Removing Differential Bearing Caps
    G03928410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Mark and remove the differential bearing caps.
    1. Remove the 4 differential bearing cap bolts.
    2. Remove the differential bearing caps.
    11. CAUTION: Use wood blocks to avoid axle housing damage.
    CAUTION: Index-mark the position of the differential bearing shims. The differential bearing shims must be installed in their original locations and positions.
    Fig 10: Removing Differential Carrier From Axle Housing
    G03912955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the differential carrier from the axle housing.
    1. Position the wood blocks.
    2. Position and push down on the 2 pry bars.
    3. Remove the differential carrier.
    4. Remove the special tool.
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