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Side Shaft Gear Assembly: Disassembly

NOTE: Note the side gear assembly is model-dependent, depending on gear ratio.

If there is excessive contamination present, this entire procedure will need to be carried out.

Inspect the side shaft gear assembly for damage. If no damage is indicated the installation of a new O-ring seal and dust cover only will be required.

  1. Inspect the side shaft gear assembly for damage (chipped teeth, worn bearing or contamination). If no damage or contamination is indicated the installation of a new O-ring seal and dust cover will only be required.
  2. Remove and discard the side gear assembly O-ring seal.
    3. Fig 1: Locating Side Shaft Gear Assembly O-Ring Seal
    G03990771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove and discard the rubber dust cover.
    4. Fig 2: Locating Rubber Dust Cover
    GF0017531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to press the gear assembly into the cover to remove the snap ring.
  4. If required, remove and discard the snap ring.
    5. Fig 3: Locating Snap Ring
    GF0017532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If required, using the special tool, press the gear from the bearing.
    6. Fig 4: Pressing Gear From Bearing
    GF0017533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. The cover, bearing and retaining snap ring are only serviced as an assembly.
    7. Fig 5: Cover, Bearing & Retaining Snap Ring
    GF0017534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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