Disassembly and Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the differential case from the differential housing.
Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Axle Differential Case Components
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 1: Differential Pinion Shaft Roll Pin Disassembly Note

Use a drift punch to drive the roll pin into the differential pinion shaft until the roll pin bottoms against the differential case. When the differential pinion shaft is removed from the differential case, drive the roll pin from the shaft.

Item 1: Differential Pinion Shaft Roll Pin Assembly Note

Align the differential pinion shaft hole with the hole in the differential case. Using a hammer, install the differential shaft roll pin in the differential case until the pin is flush with the case.