Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER .
Remove the differential ring gear bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Differential Ring Gear Bolts
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CAUTION: Do not damage the bolt hole threads.

Fig 2: Removing Differential Ring Gear

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Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the differential ring gear.
Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings, if necessary.

Fig 3: Removing Differential Bearing Using Special Tools
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Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft bolt.

Fig 4: Locating 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: Locating Differential Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer
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Remove the differential side gears and differential side gear thrust washers.

Fig 7: Locating Differential Side Gear & Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer
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