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Differential Bearings: Removal

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  1. Remove the axle assembly. For additional information, refer to AXLE ASSEMBLY  .
  2. Remove the 10 bolts and the differential housing cover.
    • Drain the fluid.
      Fig 1: Identifying Differential Housing Cover And Bolts
      G06125448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: The fixture mounting bolts must have the minimum specified thread engagement in the carrier or damage to the component may occur.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Holding Fixture
    G06125449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the Transmission Holding Fixture.
  4. Using the Transmission Fluid Pump Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the intermediate shaft.
    Fig 3: Removing Intermediate Shaft Using Transmission Fluid Pump Remover And Slide Hammer
    G06125393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 4 bolts and the axle housing tube.
    Fig 4: Locating Axle Housing Tube And Bolts
    G06125451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: The housing spreader adapter bolts must have the minimum specified thread engagement in the carrier or damage to the component may occur.
    Fig 5: Installing Adapter For Differential Housing Spreader And Differential Housing Spreader Plate
    G06125452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the Differential Housing Spreader Plate and Adapter for Differential Housing Spreader.
  7. Install the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture, Clutch Housing Gauge and Differential Carrier Spreader.
    • Position the adapter tip in the spreader adapter hole.
      Fig 6: Identifying Dial Indicator Gauge, Holding Fixture, Clutch Housing Gauge And Differential Carrier Spreader
      G06125453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Overspreading may damage the axle housing.
  8. Spread the axle housing to the specification.
    1. Adjust the Dial Indicator Gauge to zero.
    2. Tighten the housing spreader screw to spread the axle housing to the specification.
    3. Remove the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture and Clutch Housing Gauge.
      Fig 7: Spreading Differential Housing
      G06125454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: Mark the differential bearing caps Top or Bottom and LH or RH appropriately before removing them. Always install the bearing caps in their original location and position or damage to the component may occur.
  9. Mark and remove the 2 differential bearing caps.
    1. Remove the 4 bolts.
    2. Remove the 2 differential bearing caps.
      Fig 8: Identifying Differential Bearing Caps And Bolts
      G06125455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: Use wood blocks to avoid axle housing damage.
  10. Remove the differential assembly from the axle housing.
    1. Position the wood blocks.
    2. Position and push down on the 2 pry bars.
    3. Remove the differential assembly.
    4. Remove the Differential Carrier Spreader.
      Fig 9: Removing Differential Assembly From Axle Housing
      G06125456Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture and loosen, but do not remove, the pinion nut.
    Fig 10: Locating Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture And Pinion Nut
    G06125457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. With the pinion nut still engaged by a few threads, use the 2 Jaw Puller to separate the axle U-joint flange from the pinion gear.
    Fig 11: Separating Axle U-Joint Flange From Pinion Gear Using 2 Jaw Puller
    G06125458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the nut and the flange.
  14. Using the Drive Pinion Thread Protector and a soft hammer, remove the pinion gear.
    Fig 12: Removing Differential Pinion Gear Using Drive Pinion Thread Protector
    G06125459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove and discard the drive pinion collapsible spacer.
    Fig 13: Locating Drive Pinion Collapsible Spacer
    G06125460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Using the Bearing Remover and a press, remove the drive pinion inner bearing.
    1. Position the Bearing Remover under the drive pinion inner bearing.
    2. Using a press, remove the inner drive pinion bearing and shim.
      Fig 14: Removing Drive Pinion Inner Bearing Using Bearing Remover And Press
      G06125546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    17. NOTE: Do not damage the carrier housing while removing the pinion seal.
  17. Remove the pinion seal and slinger.
    • Pry up on the seal flange. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer to remove the seal.
      Fig 15: Removing Drive Pinion Oil Seal
      G07403950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the outer pinion bearing.
  19. Using the Bearing Cup Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the inner drive pinion bearing cup.
    Fig 16: Removing Inner Pinion Bearing Cup Using Bearing Cup Remover And Slide Hammer
    G06125462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    20. NOTE: The pinion bearing oil baffle aids in bearing lubrication. Normally, it is not necessary to remove the baffle.
    Fig 17: Locating Pinion Bearing Oil Baffle
    G06125463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. If necessary, remove the pinion bearing oil baffle.
  21. Remove the outer drive pinion bearing cup by tapping alternately on each side to prevent the drive pinion bearing cup from becoming misaligned.
    Fig 18: Locating Outer Pinion Bearing Cup
    G06125464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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