Continental V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (1998)
6. Rotate the output shaft and remove the differential pinion gear, and the differential pinion thrust washers.
7. Remove the differential side gear and differential side gear thrust washer.
8. Remove the differential side gear and differential side gear thrust washer.
1. Move the output shaft.
2. Use the snap ring pliers to remove the retaining ring.
3. Remove the output shaft.
4. Remove the differential side gear and differential side gear thrust washer.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: If excessive wobble or rotational binding or damage is found the final drive planet and carrier will need to be replaced.
1. Inspect the differential pinion and side gears for looseness, discoloration, cracks or excessive gear wear.
1. Inspect the final drive planet gears.
2. Inspect the pinion shaft bores.