Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the differential case. For additional information, refer to Differential Case .

Fig 1: Removing Differential Ring Gear Bolts

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Remove and discard the 10 differential ring gear bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Differential Ring Gear

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NOTE: Take care not to damage the bolt hole threads.

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

NOTE: The speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed. Remove the speed sensor ring only if damaged.

If necessary, remove the speed sensor ring.

Fig 3: Removing Differential Bearings Using Special Tool

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Using the special tools, remove the 2 differential bearings if necessary.

Fig 4: Removing Differential Pinion Gears

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

Fig 5: Removing Differential Side Gears

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