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Differential Case and Ring Gear - Two-Piece, Traction-Lok: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the differential case (4204); Refer to Differential Case .
  2. Remove the ring gear bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Case (4204)
    G01551349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.
  4. 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.
      Fig 2: Removing Anti-Lock Speed Sensor Ring
      G01551350Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If the differential bearings (4221) require removal, refer to Differential Case .
  6. NOTE: This tool does not have the 1/2-inch drive hole.
    Fig 3: Positioning Traction-Lok Torque Tool Set In A Vise
    G01551351Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the Traction-Lok Torque Tool Set in a vise.
  8. Position the differential case on the Traction-Lok Torque Tool Set.
    Fig 4: Positioning Differential Case On Traction-Lok Torque Tool Set
    G01551352Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Index mark the differential case halves.
    Fig 5: Marking Differential Case Halves
    G01551353Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the differential case bolts.
    Fig 6: Removing Differential Case Bolts
    G01551354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the right differential case half and differential side gear (4236).
    Fig 7: Removing Right Differential Case Half And Differential Side Gear (4236)
    G01551355Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211) and differential pinion gears (4215).
    Fig 8: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft (4211) And Differential Pinion Gears (4215)
    G01551356Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the differential pinion gears from the differential pinion shaft.
    Fig 9: Removing Differential Pinion Gears From Differential Pinion Shaft
    G01551357Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove both differential side gears and differential clutch packs (4947) from each differential case half.
    Fig 10: Removing Both Differential Side Gears And Differential Clutch Packs (4947) From Each Differential Case Half
    G01551358Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove The Belleville Spring And Shim(s) From Both Differential Clutch Packs.
    Fig 11: Removing Belleville Spring And Shim(s) From Both Differential Clutch Packs
    G01551359Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.