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Differential Carrier: Removal

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  1. Remove the differential housing cover. Refer to: Differential Housing Cover .
  2. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to: Axle Shaft . Refer to: Axle Shaft .

    Vehicle equipped with ELD (Electronic Locking Differential) 

  3. Remove the ELD bolt and pull the ELD connector adaptor out of the axle assembly housing.
    GFD551861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Disconnect the ELD coil electrical connector from the ELD connector adapter.
    GFD551862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the wiring harnesses.

    Position the E-locker wiring harness correctly.

    GFD551863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  6. NOTE: The differential bearing caps and differential bearing cap bolts need to be installed in the same location as removed.

    With the dial indicator removed, remove the differential bearing cap bolts and differential bearing caps.

    GFD551838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the differential carrier, differential carrier bearing cups and the differential shims.
GFD551839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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