Differential Carrier: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

Remove the differential carrier. REFER to: Differential Carrier .

2.

Remove and discard the differential ring gear bolts.

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3.

Using a brass punch and copper hammer, separate the ring gear from the differential case.
Use the General Equipment: Punch

Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer

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4.

Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft bolt.

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5.

Remove the differential pinion shaft.

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6.

NOTE: Do not over tighten the special tool.

Using the special tool, compress the differential side gear wave washers.

Use Special Service Tool: 205-386 (T97T-4205-D) Gauge, Differential (Traction Lock).

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7.

Remove the differential pinion thrust washers and the differential pinion gears.

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8.

NOTE: Note the position of the differential side gear thrust washer and the differential side gear wave washer for reassembly.

Remove the differential side gear assemblies.

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9.

Using the general equipment: remove and discard the differential side bearings.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator

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