Differential Gear Assembly: Disassembly

All vehicles 

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.
Fig 1: Inspecting Differential Bearings For Damage
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Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles 

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

All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles 

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

All vehicles 

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