Ford Explorer: 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

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

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

1. 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

1. 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.

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

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