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Traction-Lok® differential shown Torsen® differential similar: Removal

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All Differentials 

  1. Remove the differential housing cover. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER .
  2. Remove the rear brake disc. Refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
  3. NOTE: Damage to the rear wheel speed sensor may occur if it is not removed before the axle shaft U-washer.

    Remove the bolt and position the rear wheel speed sensor aside.

    Traction-Lok® Differentials 

  4. NOTE: Bolt must be against axle shaft flange. Do not allow the bolt to press against the head of the wheel studs.

    If no S-spring is present, use a M8-1.25 X 75mm class PC 8.8 HF bolt threaded into the wheel speed sensor bolt threads and push the axle outward.

    • Tighten bolt to a maximum of 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
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  5. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
    1. Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
    2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
      Fig 1: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft
      G06384490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. If equipped, remove the previously installed M8-1.25 X 75mm bolt.
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  7. NOTE: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft grooves.

    Remove the axle shaft U-washer.

    1. Push in on the axle shaft.
    2. Remove the U-washer.
      Fig 2: Removing Axle Shaft U-Washer
      G07986155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

      Torsen® Differential 

  8. Remove the differential thrust plate.
    1. Remove the differential thrust plate lock bolt.
    2. Remove the differential thrust plate.
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  9. NOTE: Do not remove axles at this time or damage may occur.
    NOTE: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft grooves.

    Remove the axle shaft U-washer.

    1. Gently push in on the axle shaft.
    2. Remove the U-washer.
  10. NOTE: Do not remove axles from differential at this time or damage may occur.

    Install the differential thrust plate.

    1. Gently remove the axles just enough to install the differential thrust plate.
    2. Install the differential thrust plate.
    3. Install the differential thrust plate lock bolt.

      All Differentials 

  11. NOTE: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal.

    Remove the axle shaft.

    Fig 3: Locating Differential Thrust Plate
    G07986157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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