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 assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case .

Fig 1: Locating 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: Do not damage the differential ring gear bolt hole threads.

NOTE: If removing the anti-lock speed sensor ring, discard it, and install a new anti-lock speed sensor ring during assembly.

Insert a punch in the bolt holes, and drive off the differential ring gear and, if necessary, the anti-lock 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 differential side gear thrust washers.