Expedition 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2005)
9. CAUTION: Use wood blocks to avoid damaging the differential housing.
Remove the differential assembly.
1
Position the wood blocks at the top and bottom of the differential case.
2
Pry the differential assembly with the bearing cups and shims out of the differential housing.
3
Remove the special tool.
10. Separate the bearing shims and cones from the differential assembly and tag them left and right for assembly.
11. Remove the ring gear.
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Remove the ten bolts.
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Use a drift punch to separate the ring gear from the differential case.
12. NOTE: Visually inspect the differential bearing cups and cones for discoloration indicating bearing overheating or failure.
NOTE: It may be necessary to use the Differential Carrier Spreader to carry out this step.
Install the differential case with the bearing cups and all the shims in the housing.
1
Position the differential case with the bearing cups and shims in their original location.
2
Install the bearing caps.
3
Install the bolts.
4
Rotate the differential case to make sure the bearings have seated correctly.
