Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
Differential Case: Service and Repair
Differential Case Removal
1. Raise vehicle and place jackstands under rear frame crossmember. Lower the hoist so that the rear axle housing is at suitable working height.
2. Remove axle housing cover from the rear axle housing and drain lubricant.
3. Perform the inspection before disassembly.
4. Remove rear wheel, rear disc brake calipers and rear disc brake rotors.
5. Remove rear brake anti-lock sensor located in rear disc brake caliper anchor plate.
Rear Axle Removal
6. Working with axle housing Cover removed, remove differential pinion shaft lock pin and remove the differential pinion shaft and differential
pinion gears.
7. Push axle shaft inward until U-washers at button end of the axle shaft are clear of the differential side gear recess.
8. Remove U-washers and pull axle shafts out of the rear axle housing.
