Differential Carrier: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the differential carrier. Refer to: Differential Carrier .
- Remove and discard the differential ring gear bolts.
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NOTE: Care should be taken not to damage the differential ring gear bolt hole threads.
Using a brass punch and copper hammer, separate the ring gear from the differential case. Use the General Equipment: Punch Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer
- Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft bolt.
- Remove the differential pinion shaft.
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NOTE: Do not over tighten the special tool.
Using the special tool, compress the differential side gear wave washers. Use Special Service Tool: 205-386 (T97T-4205-D) Gauge, Differential (Traction Lock).
- Remove the differential pinion thrust washers and the differential pinion gears.
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NOTE: Note the position of the differential side gear wave washer for reassembly.
Remove the differential side gear assemblies.
- Using the general equipment: remove and discard the differential side bearings. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic PressUse the General Equipment: Bearing Separator