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Differential Carrier: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the differential carrier. Refer to: Differential Carrier .
  2. Remove and discard the differential carrier bearings. Use Special Service Tool: 205-430 Collets, Differential Carrier Bearing., 205-431 Retaining Ring, Differential Carrier Bearing., 205-432 Step Plate, Differential Carrier Bearing., 308-052 (T77J-7025-B) Remover/Installer, Bearing Tube., 308-092 (T84T-7025-B) Removal Screw, Bearing Tube.
    GFD200791Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Remove and discard the ring gear bolts.
    GFD200792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  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
    GFD200793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Clean the differential ring gear flange.
    GFD200794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles equipped with a 1 piece case 

  6. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
    GFD200795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
    GFD200796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Using the special tool, mount the differential carrier on a vise. Use Special Service Tool: 205-447 Preload Gauge, Differential Clutch.
    GFD200797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Install the differential case on the Differential Gauge. Use the General Equipment: Vise
    GFD200798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears and differential pinion gear thrust washers.
    GFD200799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the differential side gears, the differential side gear thrust washers and if equipped, the differential side gear wave washers.
    GFD200800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles equipped with a 2 piece case 

  12. Using the special tool, mount the differential carrier on a vise. Use Special Service Tool: 205-447 Preload Gauge, Differential Clutch.
    GFD200797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Install the differential case on the Differential Gauge. Use the General Equipment: Vise
    GFD200798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove the differential carrier case bolts.
    GFD200801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Separate the carrier case.

    1. Index mark the carrier case halves.
    2. Separate the carrier case halves

    GFD200802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove the RH side gear and side gear shim.
    GFD200803Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the differential pinion shaft, pinion gears and pinion gear washers.
    GFD200804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove the LH side gear.
    GFD200805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove the LH side gear shim.
GFD200806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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