Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
3
Install the differential bearing cap bolts.
12. Position the Dial Indicator with Bracketry.
1
Rotate the differential case to make sure the differential bearings are properly seated.
2
Position the Dial Indicator with Bracketry.
13. NOTE: If runout is within specification, install a new ring gear and pinion. If runout exceeds specification, the ring gear is true and the concern is
due to either a damaged differential case or differential bearings. Inspect the differential bearings. If the differential bearings are not damaged,
replace both the differential case and the differential bearings.
Measure the differential case runout without the ring gear.
1
Rotate the differential case.
2
Check and note the differential case runout.
14. Remove the differential case from the rear axle housing, and remove the differential bearings using the 2-Jaw Puller for Differential Case Bearings
and the Step Plate Adapter.
