Differential Case and Ring Gear - Two-Piece, Traction-Lok: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the differential case (4204); Refer to Differential Case .
- Remove the ring gear bolts.
- Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive the ring gear off.
- If necessary, remove the anti-lock speed sensor ring and discard it.
- If the differential bearings (4221) require removal, refer to Differential Case .
- Position the Traction-Lok Torque Tool Set in a vise.
- Position the differential case on the Traction-Lok Torque Tool Set.
- Index mark the differential case halves.
- Remove the differential case bolts.
- Remove the right differential case half and differential side gear (4236).
- Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211) and differential pinion gears (4215).
- Remove the differential pinion gears from the differential pinion shaft.
- Remove both differential side gears and differential clutch packs (4947) from each differential case half.
- Remove The Belleville Spring And Shim(s) From Both Differential Clutch Packs.
NOTE:
The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.
NOTE:
This tool does not have the 1/2-inch drive hole.