Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
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100-002
(TOOL-4201-C)
Holding Fixture with Dial Indicator Gauge |
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205-001
(TOOL-4000-E)
Spreader, Differential Carrier |
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205-005
(T53T-4621-C)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone |
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205-010
(T57L-4221-A2)
Installer, Differential Side Bearing |
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205-024
(T67P-4616-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup |
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205-105
(T76P-4020-A3)
Adapter for 205-S127 |
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205-109
(T76P-4020-A9)
Adapter for 205-S127 |
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205-110
(T76P-4020-A10)
Gauge Block |
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205-111
(T76P-4020-A11)
Handle |
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205-129
(T79P-4020-A18)
Disc, Guage |
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205-335
(T93P-4000-A)
Spreader, Differential Housing (Plate) TKIT-1993-FLM TKIT-1993-LM TKIT-1996-F/FM |
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205-336
(T93P-4020-A)
Gauge Tube, Drive Pinion TKIT-1993-FLM TKIT-1993-LM TKIT-1996-F/FM |
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205-368
(T96T-4000-A)
Adapter for Differential Housing Spreader TKIT-1998-LM (NavigatoR) TKIT-1996-F/FM TKIT-1996-FLM2 |
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205-460 Protector, Drive Pinion Thread TKIT-1999A-F/LT TKIT-1999A-FM/FLM TKIT-1999A-LM |
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205-D044
(D81T-4221-A)
Installer, Differential Carrier Bearing |
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205-D061
(D83T-4205-C2)
Step Plate |
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308-021
(T75L-4201-A)
Gauge, Clutch Housing |
Three Leg Puller | |
Hydraulic Press | |
Punch | |
Copper Hammer | |
Bearing Separator | |
Caliper Gauge |
Materials
Name | Specification |
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Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone Sealant TA-29 |
WSS-M4G323-A8 |
Removal
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NOTE: This step is only necessary if the original component is to be reused.
Remove the inner drive pinion bearing.![]() |
NOTE: This step is only necessary if the original component is to be reused.
Remove the inner drive pinion bearing adjustment shim.![]() |
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NOTICE: Care should be taken not to damage the differential ring gear bolt hole threads.
Using the general equipment, separate the ring gear from the differential case.![]() |
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Installation
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NOTE: Make sure the drive pinion bearing cups are seated correctly or damage to the components may occur.
Using the special tools, install the new drive pinion inner and outer bearing cups.![]() |
NOTICE: Use the same drive pinion bearings and the drive pinion bearing adjustment shim from the drive pinion bearing adjustment shim selection procedure for final assembly or damage to the component may occur.
NOTE: Install new drive pinion bearings without any additional lubricant since the anti-rust oil provides adequate lubricant without upsetting the drive pinion bearing preload settings.
Assemble the special tools using the new inner and outer drive pinion bearings.![]() |
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NOTE: Drive pinion bearing adjustment shims must be flat and clean.
NOTE: A slight drag should be felt for correct drive pinion bearing adjustment shim selection. Do not attempt to force the drive pinion bearing adjustment shim between the gauge block and the gauge tube. This will minimize selection of a drive pinion bearing adjustment shim thicker than required, which results in a deep tooth contact in final assembly of integral axle assemblies.
Use a drive pinion bearing adjustment shim as a gauge for drive pinion bearing adjustment shim selection.![]() |
NOTE: The same drive pinion bearing from the previous steps must be used.
Install the drive pinion bearing and the selected drive pinion bearing adjustment shim until they are firmly seated on the drive pinion.![]() |
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NOTICE: It is necessary to loosely install the bearing caps and bolts to hold the differential in place.
Install the differential carrier and the differential carrier bearing cups as a assembly.![]() |
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NOTE: Apply pressure toward the left side to make sure the left differential bearing cap is seated.
Install the left differential bearing cap and loosely install the differential bearing cap bolts.![]() |
NOTE: Apply pressure toward the left side to make sure the left differential bearing cap is seated.
Install progressively thicker differential bearing shims on the right side until the thickest differential bearing shim can be inserted by hand.![]() |
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NOTE: Mark the differential bearing caps Top or Bottom and LH or RH appropriately before removing them. Always install the differential bearing caps in their original positions or damage to the component may occur.
Remove the differential cap bolts, differential caps and the carrier assembly.![]() |
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NOTICE: Overspreading may damage the component. Do not spread the differential housing more then 0.762 mm (0.030 in).
NOTE: Tighten and loosen the differential carrier spreader screw to normalize the housing spreader adapters prior to taking the final Dial Indicator reading.
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NOTICE: To avoid galling the case, insert shims with a light coating of grease before installing the differential assembly. If not carried out in this order, the aluminum housing may be damaged.
Place the differential bearing shims in the differential housing.![]() |
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NOTICE: The fixture mounting bolts must have the minimum of 12.7 mm (0.500 In) of thread engagement in the carrier or damage to the component may occur.
NOTE: Always install the differential bearing caps in their original positions or damage to the component may occur.
NOTE: Hand-tighten the differential bearing cap bolts prior to releasing the carrier spreader.
NOTE: Finger tighten the differential bearing cap bolts prior to releasing the carrier spreader.
Install the differential bearing caps and the differential bearing cap bolts in their original locations and positions.![]() |
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NOTE: Make sure that the mating surface and the bore is free of corrosion and foreign material, avoid particles getting into the bore. Particles might stick on the vent valve assembly and cause damage to vent valve.
Clean the mating surface of the axle and the axle tube.![]() |
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NOTE: The axle shaft is not fully seated until the circlip is engaged with the differential side gear.
Install the axle shaft.![]() |
NOTE: Remove all of the silicone gasket and make sure the surfaces are free of oil before applying the new silicone gasket.
Clean the gasket mating surface of the axle and the differential housing cover.![]() |
NOTE: The differential housing cover must be installed within 15 minutes of application of the silicone, or new sealant must be applied. If possible, allow one hour before filling with lubricant to make sure the silicone sealant has correctly cured.
Apply a new continuous bead of sealant to the differential housing cover as shown.![]() |
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Removal
NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar