Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
10. Using a drift that will bottom in ring gear bolt holes, strike at alternate holes around gear. Remove ring gear.
11. Install differential bearings using Differential Side Bearing Replacer T57L-4221-A2.
UNIVERSAL JOINT FLANGE/DRIVE PINION REMOVAL
CAUTION: This operation disturbs the pinion bearing preload. This preload must be carefully reset when assembling.
1. Mark rear axle universal joint flange in relation to pinion stem. If installing new differential ring gear and pinion it is not necessary to mark rear
axle universal joint flange.
