Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Differential Case: Service and Repair
Removal and Disassembly
1. Raise and support rear of vehicle, then loosen axle housing cover bolts and allow lubricant to drain into suitable container.
2. Remove axle housing cover, then proceed as follows:
a. Wipe excess lubricant from inside axle housing, then visually inspect parts for wear and/or damage.
b. Rotate gears and inspect for roughness, indicating damaged bearings or gears.
c. Install suitable dial indicator on axle housing cover flange, then inspect and record ring gear back face runout. Maximum back face runout is
0.004 in.
3. Remove rear axle shafts and propeller shaft.
4. Scribe reference marks on differential bearing caps for assembly reference, then loosen bearing cap bolts.
NOTE: Observe and record direction the arrows are facing on the bearing caps. During installation, arrows must face in same direction.
5. Using suitable tool, pry differential case, bearing cups and shims out of housing until loose in bearing caps. Remove bearing caps, then differential
assembly. Mark which side cups and shims came from for reference during assembly.
