Disassembly and Assembly - Differential Case

Refer to Integral Carrier Axle- Ford-8.8 Inch Ring Gear, Axle Housing Disassembly and Assembly for the procedures for removing and installing the Limited-Slip differential. Integral Carrier Axle

The differential is removed and installed in the same manner as a conventional differential.

To disassemble and assemble the case, remove and install the ring gear and differential cone and roller assemblies following the procedures used for the conventional differential.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the differential cone and roller assemblies from the case journals unless they are damaged. If the bearings remain on the case during repair, keep them clean and free from foreign material.

To remove and install the preload spring, pinion shaft and gears, and clutch packs, follow the procedure under Adjustments in this section. Ford Rear 8.8 Inch Ring Gear-Traction-LOK Differential