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Differential Carrier: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the differential carrier. Refer to: Differential Carrier  .
  2. Remove and discard the differential ring gear bolts.
    GFD542165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. 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

    GFD542166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft bolt.
    GFD542181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
    GFD542182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. 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).

    GFD542183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the differential pinion thrust washers and the differential pinion gears.
    GFD542184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. NOTE: Note the position of the differential side gear wave washer for reassembly.

    Remove the differential side gear assemblies.

    GFD542185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Using the general equipment: remove and discard the differential side bearings. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator
GFD542186Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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