Differential Case and Ring Gear - One Piece, Conventional: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 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 and discard the 12 ring gear bolts.

Fig 1: Locating Ring Gear Bolt
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Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive the ring gear off.

Fig 2: Identifying Ring Gear
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Using the Differential Carrier Bearing Step Plate, Differential Carrier Bearing Collects, Differential Carrier Bearing Retaining Ring, Bearing Tube Remover and Bearing Tube Removal Screw, remove the differential bearings.

Fig 3: Removing Differential Bearings Using Special Tools
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Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.

Fig 4: Locating Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
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Remove the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 5: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Using Special Tool
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Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears and differential pinion thrust washers.

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

Fig 7: Locating Differential Side Gears And Thrust Washers
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