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Differential Carrier: Removal

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  1. Remove the axle assembly. For additional information, refer to Axle Assembly  in this article.
  2. Remove the 10 differential housing cover bolts and the differential housing cover.
    • Drain the fluid.
    Fig 1: Identifying Differential Housing Cover Bolts
    GF0003260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: The fixture mounting bolts must have the minimum specified thread engagement in the carrier.
    Fig 2: Installing Special Tool
    GF0003261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the special tool.
  4. Push the axle shafts inboard and remove the snap rings.
    Fig 3: Identifying Snap Rings
    GF0003262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using a suitable axle shaft remover, remove the RH and LH axle shafts.
    Fig 4: Removing RH And LH Axle Shafts
    GF0003263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: The housing spreader adapter bolts must have the minimum specified thread engagement in the carrier.
    Fig 5: Installing Special Tools
    GF0003264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the special tools.
  7. Position the special tool on the spreader adapters.
    Fig 6: Positioning Special Tool On Spreader Adapters
    GF0003213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the special tools.
    • Position the adapter tip in the spreader adapter hole.
    Fig 7: Installing Special Tools
    GF0003302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Overspreading can damage the axle housing.
    Fig 8: Spreading Axle Housing To Specification
    GF0003303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Spread the axle housing to the specification.
    • Adjust the special tool to zero.
    • Tighten the housing spreader screw to spread the axle housing to the specification.
    • Remove the special tool.
    10. CAUTION: Mark the differential bearing caps Top or Bottom and LH or RH appropriately before removing them. Always install the differential bearing caps in their original positions.
    Fig 9: Identifying Differential Bearing Cap Bolts
    GF0003216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Mark and remove the differential bearing caps.
    • Remove the 4 differential bearing cap bolts.
    • Remove the 2 differential bearing caps.
    11. CAUTION: Use wood blocks to avoid axle housing damage.
    NOTE: Index-mark the position of the differential bearing shims. The differential bearing shims must be installed in their original locations and positions.
    Fig 10: Removing Differential Assembly From Axle Housing
    G03912955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the differential carrier from the axle housing.
    • Position the wood blocks.
    • Position and push down on the 2 pry bars.
    • Remove the differential carrier.
    • Remove the special tool.
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