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Disassembly and Assembly

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    NOTE: The bearings on the differential assembly are not replaceable.
    Fig 1: Locating Bearings On Differential Assembly
    G04656702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Clean and inspect the differential bearings, if damage or wear is indicated or the bearings show signs of contamination, install a new differential assembly.

    If installing a new differential assembly, new bearing races will need to be installed in the transaxle case.

    Inspect the bearings on the differential assembly, if damage is indicated install a new differential assembly.

  2. Inspect the ring gear for damage. If the ring gear is damaged remove the bolts and the ring gear.
    Fig 2: Locating Ring Gear
    G04656703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. For all wheel drive (AWD) vehicles, use the special tools to remove the inner seal.
    Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools (307-005, 308-375)
    G04656704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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