E 250 V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (2004)
3. Rotate the differential case to see if there is any roughness to indicate damaged bearings or gears.
4. Position the special tool, and record ring gear backlash at four evenly spaced sections of the ring gear.
5. CAUTION: Mark the position of the bearing caps because the arrows may not be visible. The bearing caps must be installed in their identical
locations and positions.
Loosen the differential case.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the bearing caps.
6. To simplify removal, fabricate two differential case retaining straps from metal stock as shown.
