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Differential Gear Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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    NOTE: Front wheel drive (FWD) shown, all wheel drive (AWD) similar.
  1. Inspect the differential bearings for damage or excessive wear. Install new bearings if necessary.
    2. Fig 1: Inspecting Differential Bearings For Damage
    GF0031795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles 

  2. Using the special tools, remove the differential carrier bearing from the differential assembly.
    3. Fig 2: Removing Differential Carrier Bearing From Differential Assembly Using Special Tools (205-069, 205-D064, 205-D015)
    GF0031796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles 

  3. Using the special tools, remove the differential carrier bearings from the differential assembly.
    4. Fig 3: Removing Differential Carrier Bearing From Differential Assembly Using Special Tools (205-069, 205-D064, 205-D015)
    GF0031797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  4. Using the special tools, remove the differential carrier bearing from the differential assembly.
    5. Fig 4: Removing Differential Carrier Bearing From Differential Assembly Using Special Tools (205-069, 205-D064, 205-D015)
    GF0031798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Inspect the differential assembly and the ring gear for damage and replace if necessary.
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