Contents: Disassembly ↳ Assembly ↳
Measuring the axial clearance between the axle gears and the differential box
Disassembling the differential is only necessary when the gap between the axle gears and the differential box exceeds 0.15 mm or when the satellites or axle gears are damaged.
Disassembly
1. Using tool 15.026 A, remove the differential box bearings.
2. Place the differential box in a vice, loosen the bolts securing the driven gear of the main transmission and disconnect the gear from the box by carefully tapping the bolts.
3. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the gear from the differential box.
4. Remove the satellite axle mounting pin.
5. Remove the axle, satellites and their adjusting shims.
Assembly
1. Install the axle gears together with new adjusting shims of a thickness selected in accordance with the previously measured clearances.
2. Install the satellites together with the support pads and axle.
3. Heat the main gear driven gear (by dipping it in hot water) and place it on the differential box. Ensure proper centering by installing the four mounting bolts.
4. After adjusting the installation of the main transmission gears (see subsection 7.8) install the differential bearings.
(The original source of the publication is on the website FORDBOOK)