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Differential Carrier: Removal

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WARNING: Do not use heat when disassembling a drive axle. To do so will destroy heat treat properties and weaken or distort axle components. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Steam clean the axle prior to removal from the vehicle. Dirt is abrasive and will cause premature wear of otherwise usable parts.
  1. Steam clean the axle assembly.
  2. Set the parking brake.
    Fig 1: Setting Parking Brake
    G02769111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Chock the wheels.
    Fig 2: Chocking Wheels
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  4. Drain the axle lubricant into a suitable container.
    • Remove the two bottom carrier bolts to drain the lubricant.
    Fig 3: Removing Two Bottom Carrier Bolts To Drain Lubricant
    G02769113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the rear anti-lock brake sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Rear Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Electrical Connector
    G02769114Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Index-mark and disconnect the driveshaft, and position it aside. Refer to DRIVESHAFT .
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Driveshaft
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  7. Loosen the pinion hex nut if drive pinion disassembly is necessary.
    Fig 6: Loosening Pinion Hex Nut
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    8. WARNING: Do not strike the axle shaft flange directly with a steel hammer or sledge. This will crack and splinter the flange. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Do not pry or chisel the axle shaft flange away from the hub. This will damage the sealing surface.
    NOTE: Mark the left or right axle shaft flange for proper orientation during installation.
    Fig 7: Removing Axle Shafts
    G02769117Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to WHEEL HUBS & BEARINGS - FULL FLOATING AXLE - DANA .
  9. Remove all but the two top carrier-to-axle housing retaining bolts, noting the length and position of each bolt.
    Fig 8: Removing All But Two Top Carrier-To-Axle Housing Retaining Bolts
    G02769118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. WARNING: Secure the carrier to the jack to prevent it from falling when removing it from the axle housing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    Fig 9: Removing Remaining Retaining Bolts
    G02769119Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the carrier from the axle housing.
    1. Position a suitable jack under the carrier.
    2. Remove the remaining retaining bolts.
    3. Use the slots to separate the carrier approximately 25.4-50.8 mm (1-2 inches) from the axle housing.
    4. Secure the carrier to a suitable jack, and remove the carrier from the axle housing.
    11. CAUTION: Alkaline cleaning solutions will damage machine surfaces. Use only emulsion cleaners or petroleum based cleaning solvent.
    CAUTION: Use only soft, clean, lintless towels to dry the components.
    CAUTION: After drying, lightly coat the parts with rust inhibitor or clean lubricant to prevent damage from corrosion. Wrap all parts that are going to be in storage for a prolonged period in wax paper.
  11. Clean and dry the components as necessary.
    12. NOTE: The gear set shown removed for clarity.
    Fig 10: Inspecting Gear Set For Pitting, Scoring, Wear
    G02769120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Inspect the gear set for pitting, scoring, wear and damage.
  13. Inspect the splines for wear, cracking and distortion from twisting.
    Fig 11: Inspecting Splines For Wear, Cracking And Distortion From Twisting
    G02769121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Inspect the axle flange O-ring.
    Fig 12: Inspecting Axle Flange O-Ring
    G02769122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Clean the axle housing interior, the axle and carrier housing sealing surfaces, and the carrier mounting bolt hole threads. Inspect the housing for stripped and damaged threads and bending fatigue.
    Fig 13: Cleaning Axle Housing Interior
    G02769123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. If carrier disassembly is necessary, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE AND RING GEAR .
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