Differential Case & Ring Gear - Conventional: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Carrier .
Remove the 10 differential ring gear bolts.

Fig 1: Differential Ring Gear Bolts

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NOTE: Do not damage the bolt hole threads.

Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the differential ring gear.

Fig 2: Removing Differential Ring Gear

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Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings, if necessary.

Fig 3: Removing Differential Bearings

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Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft bolt.

Fig 4: Identifying Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt

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Remove the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 5: Identifying Differential Pinion Shaft

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Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears and differential pinion thrust washers.

Fig 6: Identifying Differential Pinion Gears & Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washers

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Remove the differential side gears and differential side gear thrust washers.

Fig 7: Identifying Differential Side Gears & Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers

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