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Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Disassembly

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  1. NOTE: Use vise jaw protectors.

    Clamp the differential in a vise. Use the General Equipment: Vise Use the General Equipment: Vise Jaw Protectors

  2. Remove and discard the bearing. Use Special Service Tool: 204-069 (T81P-1104-C) Remover/Installer, Front Wheel Hub. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator
    GFD268657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Remove and discard the bearing. Use Special Service Tool: 204-069 (T81P-1104-C) Remover/Installer, Front Wheel Hub. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator
    GFD268658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the following items:

    1. Loosen: Four turn(s)
    2. Remove and discard the bolts.
    3. Save four bolts for reassembly.

    GFD268659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Lightly tap the 4 bolts to remove the ring gear from the differential.
GFD268660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY