Removal And Installation: Removal: Notes

All vehicles 

1. Remove the axle shafts. For additional information, refer to WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGS - FULL FLOATING AXLE - FORD .
2. Remove the 12 differential cover bolts and the differential cover.
   Fig 1: Locating Differential Housing Cover Bolts

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NOTE: Index-mark the position of the differential bearing caps, as arrows may not be visible. The differential bearing caps must be installed in their original locations and positions.
Fig 2: Locating Differential Bearing Cap Bolts
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3. Remove the 4 differential bearing cap bolts and the 2 differential bearing caps.

   ELD equipped vehicles 

4. Disconnect the ELD electrical connector and remove the bolt that holds the connector adapter to the housing.
   Fig 3: Locating Bolt And Electronic Locking Differential Connector

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5. Pull the connector adapter out and disconnect the ELD coil electrical connector from the connector adapter. Discard the adapter.
   Fig 4: Locating Connector Adapter

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   All vehicles 

NOTE: Place a wood block between the pry bar and the axle housing to protect the machined surface from damage.
NOTE: Be careful not to allow the differential assembly to fall.
NOTE: Index-mark the position of the differential bearing shims. The differential bearing shims must be installed in their original locations and positions.
6. Using pry bars and wood blocks, remove the differential assembly from the axle housing.

Fig 5: Removing Differential Case From Rear Axle Housing

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