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Differential Gear Assembly: Disassembly

All vehicles 

  1. NOTE: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) shown in illustration, Front Wheel Drive (FWD) similar.

    Inspect the differential bearings for damage or excessive wear. Install new bearings if necessary.

    Fig 1: Locating Differential Bearings
    G06076280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

  2. Using Step Plate 205-D019, Bearing Puller 205-D064 and Front Wheel Hub Remover/Installer 204-069, remove the right differential carrier bearing from the differential assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Step Plate 205-D019, Bearing Puller 205-D064 And Front Wheel Hub Remover/Installer 204-069
    G06076281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles 

  3. Using Step Plate 205-D015, Bearing Puller 205-D064 and Front Wheel Hub Remover/Installer 204-069, remove the right differential carrier bearing from the differential assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Step Plate 205-D015, Bearing Puller 205-D064 And Front Wheel Hub Remover/Installer 204-069
    G06068437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  4. NOTE: AWD  shown in illustration, FWD  similar.

    Using Step Plate 205-D015, Bearing Puller 205-D064 and Front Wheel Hub Remover/Installer 204-069, remove the left differential carrier bearing from the differential assembly.

    Fig 4: Identifying Step Plate 205-D015, Bearing Puller 205-D064 And Front Wheel Hub Remover/Installer 204-069
    G06076283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Inspect the differential assembly and the ring gear for damage and install new, if necessary.
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