Expedition 4WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
8. WARNING: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE TO FALL.
CAUTION: Place a wood block between the pry bar and the axle housing to protect the machined surface from damage.
Use the pry bar and the wood block to remove the differential case from the carrier.
9. Remove the ring gear bolts.
10. NOTE: The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.
Insert a punch in the bolt holes. Drive off the ring gear and, if necessary, the anti-lock speed sensor ring.
11. Install the differential case.
1
Position the differential case assembly, including bearing clips and shims, in the carrier.
2
Install the differential bearing caps.