Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
9.75 Inch Ring Gear
Removal
1. Remove the axle shafts.
2. Mark the driveshaft flange and rear axle companion flange for correct alignment during installation.
3. Remove the four driveshaft bolts and disconnect the driveshaft. Wire the driveshaft aside.
4. Rotate the differential case to see if there is any roughness which would indicate damaged bearings or gears.
5. Position Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base and measure the ring gear backface runout.
NOTE:
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There is a space between the anti-lock speed sensor ring and the ring gear for measuring ring gear backface runout.
