Ford Mustang Service Manual: Disassembly

Disassembly

1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section.

2. Remove the bolts.

3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes.


3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes.

Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the ring gear.

4. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings (4221), if


4. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings (4221), if necessary.

5. Remove the bolt.


5. Remove the bolt.

6. Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).


6. Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).

7. Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears (4215) and differential


7. Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears (4215) and differential pinion thrust washers (4230).

8. Remove the differential side gears (4236) and the differential side gear


8. Remove the differential side gears (4236) and the differential side gear thrust washers (4228).

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