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Differential Ring And Pinion: Removal

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  1. Remove the differential carrier. For additional information, refer to Differential Carrier .
  2. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
  3. Remove and discard the 10 differential ring gear bolts.
    4. Fig 1: Removing & Discarding Differential Ring Gear Bolts
    GF0000846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not damage the differential ring gear bolt hole threads.
  4. Insert a punch in the differential ring gear bolt holes and drive the differential ring gear off.
    5. Fig 2: Removing Differential Ring Gear
    GF0000847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the 2-Jaw Puller and Step Plate, remove the differential bearings.
    6. Fig 3: Removing Differential Bearings Using Special Tool
    G03878588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to hold the pinion flange, remove and discard the pinion nut.
    7. Fig 4: Holding Pinion Flange Using Special Tool (205-126)
    G03878592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the 2-Jaw Puller, remove the pinion flange.
    8. Fig 5: Removing Pinion Flange Using Special Tool (205-D072)
    G03878593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Force up on the metal flange of the drive pinion seal. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer until the drive pinion seal is removed.
    9. Fig 6: Removing Drive Pinion Oil Seal And Slinger
    G03878521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the drive pinion shaft oil slinger and the outer drive pinion bearing.
  10. Install the Drive Pinion Thread Protector. Using a soft-faced hammer, drive the pinion assembly out of the axle housing.
    11. Fig 7: Driving Pinion Assembly Out Of Axle Housing Using Special Tool (205-460)
    G03878595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove and discard the drive pinion collapsible spacer.
    12. Fig 8: Identifying Drive Pinion Collapsible Spacer
    GF0000836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using a brass drift, remove the drive pinion bearing cups by tapping alternately on opposite sides of the drive pinion bearing cups.
    13. Fig 9: Identifying Pinion Bearing Cups
    GF0000837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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