Differential Case: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lincoln Navigator and 2003 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the differential assembly from the differential carrier housing. For additional information, refer to AXLE ASSEMBLY - FRONT DRIVE .
Remove the ring gear.
- Remove the ten bolts.
- Use a drift punch to separate the ring gear from the differential case.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Ring Gear
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Remove the differential pinion shaft bolt.

Fig 2: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Bolt
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Remove the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 3: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft
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Remove the differential pinion thrust washers and the differential pinion gears.
1. Rotate the differential pinion gears to the differential case window, and remove them.
2. Separate the thrust washers from the gears.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Differential Pinion Thrust Washers And Differential Pinion Gears
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers.

Fig 5: Removing Differential Side Gears And Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers
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