Ford Explorer: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Disassembly and Assembly - Differential Carrier

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Driveline / Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Disassembly and Assembly - Differential Carrier

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	205-1016 Installer, Differential Bearing TKIT-2014D-ROW2 TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW
	205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle
Two Leg Puller

DISASSEMBLY

Remove the differential carrier.
Refer to: Differential Carrier (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).

Both side.
Using the general equipment, remove and discard the differential bearings.
Use the General Equipment: Two Leg Puller

NOTICE: Make sure the mating surfaces are clean and free of oil, dust and debris.

NOTE: Use solvent and Scotch-Brite® pads to remove.
Clean and inspect the differential carrier bearing mating surface.

ASSEMBLY

Both side.
Using the special tool, install the new differential bearings.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-1016 Installer, Differential Bearing. , 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

Check the differential ring gear backlash.
Refer to: Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).

Install the differential carrier.
Refer to: Differential Carrier (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).

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