Differential Case: 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 carrier. For additional information, refer to Differential Carrier .

Fig 1: Locating Differential Ring Gear & Bolts

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Remove the differential ring gear.
1. Remove and discard the bolts.
2. Using a drift that will bottom out in the bolt holes, separate the differential ring gear from the differential case.

Fig 2: Locating Differential Pinion Shaft Roll Pin

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Drive out the differential pinion shaft roll pin.

Fig 3: Locating Differential Pinion Shaft

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Remove the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 4: Rotating Differential Pinion Gears To Differential Case Window

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CAUTION: The upper differential side gear may fall out of the case bore after removing the differential pinion gears.

Rotate the differential pinion gears to the differential case window and remove them and the differential pinion thrust washers.

Fig 5: Assembling Special Tool (205-D036)

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

Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool (205-D036) On Differential Bearing

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Assemble the special tool.

Fig 7: Removing Differential Bearings Using Special Tool (205-D036)

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Position the special tool on the differential bearing.

Fig 8: Removing Differential Bearings Using Special Tool (205-D036)

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Using the special tool, remove the differential bearing.
- Repeat the procedure for the other bearing.