Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
18. Remove the oil slinger and the outer differential pinion bearing.
19. If the pinion bearing cups are damaged, use a suitable brass drift to remove the differential bearing cups.
NOTE:
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Tap alternately on opposite sides of the cups to prevent them from cocking in the bore.
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Do not remove the pinion bearing cups from the axle housing unless the pinion bearing cups are damaged.
20. Remove the 10 ring gear bolts.
21. Remove the differential ring gear.
(1) Insert the drift into the bolt hole.
(2) Tapping from side to side, remove the differential ring gear.
NOTE: Use a drift that will bottom out in the ring gear bolt holes to separate the differential ring gear from the differential case.