Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
4. Rotate the differential case to see if there is any roughness which would indicate damaged bearings or gears.
5. NOTE: There is a space between the anti-lock speed sensor ring and the ring gear for measuring ring gear backface runout.
Position Dial Indicator with Bracketry and inspect ring gear backlash and ring gear backface runout.
6. CAUTION: Mark the position of the bearing caps as arrows may not be visible. The bearing caps must be installed in their identical locations and
positions. Mark the bearing cap position before removal.
Loosen the differential case.
1
Remove the four bearing cap bolts.
2
Remove the two bearing caps.
