Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
Differential Case: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove retainer bolts and remove ring gear from the carrier housing.
2. Place the differential case in a vise and drive out the lock pin that retains the differential pinion shaft to the differential case.
3. Remove differential pinion shaft with a drift.
4. Rotate the pinion mate gears and side gears until the pinion mate gears turn to the differential case windows.
5. Remove a pinion mate gears and differential pinion thrust washers.
6. Lift side gears and thrust washers from differential case.
ASSEMBLY
1. Inspect components for wear and replace as required.
NOTE: Always replace gears as a complete set. Do not mix new gears with old gears, as this may cause uneven wear and short gear life.
2. Apply High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C198-A to
side gear thrust washers, hub and thrust face of side gears.
