Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Installer, Differential Bearing Cone

205-066 (15-033)

Adapter for 205-066

205-066-02 (15-033-02A)

Preload Gauge

205-067 (15-041)

Universal Flange Holding Wrench

205-072 (15-030A)

Installer, Differential Bearing Cone

205-073 (15-034)

Installer, Drive Pinion Seal

205-077 (15-047A)

Remover, Differential Bearing Cone

205-176 (15-074)

Remover, Bearing/Gear

205-310 (15-091)

Remover, Bearing/Gear

205-311 (15-092)

Socket, Bearing Retainer

307-325 (17-072)

1. Remove the differential case.
   For additional information, refer to: Differential Case (205-02A Rear Drive Axle/Differential, In-vehicle Repair).
   

2. Remove the drive pinion flange and drive pinion seal.
   For additional information, refer to: Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal (205-02A Rear Drive Axle/Differential, In-vehicle Repair).
   

3. 

   CAUTION:Make sure that the shim(s) does not remain on the drive pinion shoulder or drop into the differential case housing.
   

   NOTE:Measure and make a note of the removed shim(s) thickness.
   Remove the drive pinion.
   1. Use a soft-faced hammer, tap the drive pinion and remove it through the rear of the differential housing.
   2. Remove the thrust washer.
   3. Remove and discard the outer bearing cone.
   4. Remove the drive pinion outer bearing shim(s).

4. Using the special tools, remove the drive pinion inner bearing cone.
   • Discard the bearing cone.

5. 

   NOTE:Measure and make a note of the removed shims thickness.
   Using a suitable soft metal drift, remove the drive pinion inner bearing cup.
   1. Discard the bearing cup.
   2. Remove the drive pinion inner bearing cup shims.

6. Using the special tool, remove the drive pinion outer bearing cup.
   • Discard the bearing cup.

1. Note the numbers etched on the drive pinion:
   1. Matched pair number – this number will also be found on the differential ring gear.
   2. Pinion mounting distance number.

2. 

   NOTE:The pinion mounting distance number is etched on the drive pinion.
   Calculate the required inner bearing shim thickness. Note the pinion mounting distance number etched on both the old and new drive pinion and adjust the new shim thickness by adding or subtracting the value shown in the table from the original inner bearing shim thickness to compensate for the difference of these two figures. Pinion Shim Adjustment (inches):
   • e.g.: If the 'pinion mounting distance No.' on the old drive pinion is '+1' and on the new one '-3' the correct reading would be +0.004, so that the new shim thickness has to be old shim thickness + 0.004 inches.