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Differential Carrier: Disassembly

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  1. 1.

    Remove the differential carrier. Refer to: Differential Carrier .

  1. 2.

    Using the general equipment, remove and discard the differential bearings. Use Special Service Tool: 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) 2 Jaw Puller., 205-D061 (D83T-4205-C2) Step Plate.
GFD38535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Remove and discard the ring gear bolts.
GFD38627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Using the brass punch and a soft face hammer, remove the ring gear. Use the General Equipment: Punch Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer
GFD38628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    NOTE: The differential flange and ring gear flange must be free of any old retaining compound material. Make sure both surfaces are clean and free of oil, dust and debris. Failure to clean the surfaces can result in ring gear runout concerns.
    NOTE: Use solvent and Scotch-Brite ® pads to remove.

    Clean all traces of the old retaining compound material from the differential flange.

GFD38629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
GFD38630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Remove the differential pinion shaft.
GFD38631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Install the Differential Gauge in a suitable vise. Use Special Service Tool: 205-384 (T97T-4205-A) Gauge, Differential (Traction Lock).
GFD38540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Install the differential case on the Differential Gauge.
GFD38632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    NOTE: Apply a small amount of grease to the centering hole of the Differential Gauge step plate.

    Install the Differential Gauge step plate in the bottom differential side gear. Use Special Service Tool: 205-386 (T97T-4205-D) Gauge, Differential (Traction Lock).

    Material

    : Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

GFD38633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    Install the Differential Gauge nut in the upper differential side gear. Hold the nut in position while installing the Differential Gauge hex screw. Tighten the hex-head screw until contact is made with the Step Plate. Use Special Service Tool: 205-386 (T97T-4205-D) Gauge, Differential (Traction Lock).
GFD38634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    NOTE: The dowel bar is used to keep the nut from turning when the forcing screw is tightened.

    Insert a suitable dowel bar in the hole of the nut. Tighten the forcing screw to force the differential side gears away from the differential pinion gears.

GFD38635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 13.

    Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears and differential pinion gear thrust washers. Remove the Differential Gauges.
GFD38636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 14.

    Remove the differential side gears, the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential side gear wave washers.
GFD38637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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