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Differential Bearings: Removal

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  1. Remove the differential carrier assembly. For additional information, refer to Differential Carrier .
  2. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.
  3. Use the special tool to hold the pinion flange while removing the drive pinion nut.
    • Discard the nut.
    4. Fig 1: Holding Pinion Flange Using Special Tool
    G03878592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Index-mark the pinion flange and the drive pinion stem for correct alignment during installation.
    5. Fig 2: Placing Index Marks On Pinion Flange
    GF0000818Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
    6. Fig 3: Removing Pinion Flange Using Special Tool
    G03878593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using a screwdriver, force up the rear axle drive pinion seal metal flange.
    7. Fig 4: Forcing Up The Rear Axle Drive Pinion Seal Metal Flange
    GF0000835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using gripping pliers and a hammer, remove the axle drive pinion seal.
    8. Fig 5: Removing Drive Pinion Oil Seal And Slinger
    G03878521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger.
  9. Using the special tool and a soft-faced hammer, drive the pinion assembly out of the outer pinion bearing and remove it through the rear of the differential housing.
    10. Fig 6: Driving Pinion Assembly Out Of Axle Housing Using Special Tool
    G03878595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the outer pinion bearing.
  11. Remove the drive pinion collapsible spacer and discard it.
    12. Fig 7: Identifying Drive Pinion Collapsible Spacer
    GF0000836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using the special tool and a suitable press, remove the inner pinion bearing.
    13. Fig 8: Inner Pinion Bearing And Special Tool
    G03878658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Using a brass drift, remove the pinion bearing cups by tapping alternately on opposite sides of the bearing cups.
    14. Fig 9: Identifying Pinion Bearing Cups
    GF0000837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings.
    15. Fig 10: Removing Differential Bearing Using Special Tools
    G04583104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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