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Differential Case: Removal

  1. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the rear axle (4001). For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER .
    2. CAUTION: Reinstall the differential pinion shaft (4211) and the bolt in the differential case (4204) after removing the axle shafts (4234).
  2. Remove the axle shafts. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .
  3. Wipe the lubricant from the internal working parts and inspect the parts for wear and damage.
  4. Rotate the differential assembly to check for roughness indicating bearing/gear damage.
    Fig 1: Rotating Differential Assembly
    G03237371Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using a suitable dial indicator and the special tool, measure and note the ring gear backface runout.
    Fig 2: Measuring Ring Gear Backface Runout Using Dial Indicator
    G03237372Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Mark the position and location of the bearing caps, as the arrows may not be visible. Always install the bearing caps in their identical locations and positions.
  6. Remove the bearing caps.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the bearing caps.
      Fig 3: Removing Bearing Caps
      G03237373Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. WARNING: Do not allow the differential assembly to fall. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury and component damage.
    CAUTION: Place a wood block between the pry bar and the differential housing (4010) to protect the machined surface from damage.
    Fig 4: Removing Differential Assembly From Differential Housing
    G03237374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using a pry bar and a wood block, remove the differential assembly from the differential housing.
  8. Remove the 10 bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Flange Bolts
    G03237375Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes.
    Fig 6: Driving Ring Gear
    G03237376Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Insert a punch in the bolt holes, and drive off the ring gear.
  10. If the ring gear backface runout measurement, taken at the beginning of this procedure, did not exceed the specification, proceed to the appropriate procedure as necessary: DRIVE PINION , DIFFERENTIAL CASE AND RING GEAR - CONVENTIONAL , DIFFERENTIAL CASE AND RING GEAR - TRACTION-LOK® , or to INSTALLATION . If the ring gear backface runout measurement, taken at the beginning of this procedure, exceeded the specification, the cause may be a warped ring gear, differential case/differential bearing damage. Proceed as follows to verify the cause of the excessive runout.
  11. Position the differential assembly, including the differential bearing cups (4222) and differential bearing shims (4067), in the differential housing. Install the bearing caps and bolts.
    Fig 7: Identifying Bearing Caps And Bolts Tightening Torque
    G03237377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the special tool.
    1. Rotate the differential case to verify that the differential bearings (4221) have seated correctly.
    2. Position the special tool.
      Fig 8: Positioning Special Tool
      G03237378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Measure and note the differential case runout.
    1. Rotate the differential case.
    2. Note the runout.
      • If the runout does not exceed the specification, install a new ring gear and drive pinion gear. For additional information, refer to DRIVE PINION  and to INSTALLATION .
      • If the runout exceeds the specification, the ring gear is true and the concern is due to either differential case/differential bearing damage. Proceed as follows.
        Fig 9: Measuring Differential Case Runout
        G03237379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing.
  15. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings.
    Fig 10: Removing Differential Bearings
    G03237380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Using the special tool, install the new differential bearings.
    Fig 11: Installing New Differential Bearings
    G03237381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Position the differential assembly, including the differential bearing cups and differential bearing shims, in the differential housing. Install the bearing caps and bolts.
    Fig 12: Identifying Bearing Caps And Bolts Tightening Torque
    G03237382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Position the special tool.
    1. Rotate the differential case to verify that the differential bearings have seated correctly.
    2. Position the special tool.
      Fig 13: Positioning Special Tool
      G03237383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Measure the differential case runout.
  20. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing.
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