Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit

Differential. Disassembly and Assembly of Components

11steps
~71min
4/5difficulty
1special tools
0204060801005037N·mlb·ft
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

205-062
Installer, Differential Bearing
Puller
Bearing Separator

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
XT-11-DCTF
WSS-M2C200-D2

DISASSEMBLY

NOTICE: Use vise jaw protectors to protect the jaws.

  1. Clamp the differential in a vise.
  2. Remove the bearing.
    Use common shop equipment: Bearing separator
    Use common shop equipment: Puller
  3. Remove the bearing.
    Use common shop equipment: Bearing separator
    Use common shop equipment: Puller
  4. Remove the following components:
    1. Loosen: Four turns
    1. Remove and discard the bolts.
    1. Keep the four bolts for reassembly.
  5. Lightly tap the bolts to release the ring gear from the differential, and remove the 4 bolts.

ASSEMBLY

  1. Lubricate all other transmission components with transmission fluid during assembly.
    Material: Motorcraft® Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid / XT-11-QDC (WSS-M2C200-D2)

NOTICE: Use vise jaw protectors to protect the jaws.

  1. Clamp the differential in a vise.
    • Install the four bolts retained during disassembly.
    • Tighten each bolt one turn at a time in the sequence shown.
      Torque: 37 lb-ft (50 N·m)
  2. Remove and discard the bolts.
  3. Install new bolts and tighten each bolt one turn at a time in the sequence shown.
    Torque:
    Stage 1: 37 lb-ft (50 N·m)
    Stage 2: 90°
  4. Install the bearing.
    Use special service tool: 205-062 Installer, Differential Bearing.
  5. Install the bearing.
    Use special service tool: 205-062 Installer, Differential Bearing.

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