02' Explorer 5.4L front differential pinion question

[bdcontraplayr]

Hey guys,

So my 02' Explorer(fairly new to me) has an issue with the front differential. I noticed the driveshaft was "loose" to call it that. So I popped the differential open and looked inside and found the pinion grounded down. The owner I got it from must have been an idiot to drive it with the grinding sound because it was bad.

My question is, is it possible to just rebuild the differential or should I grab another one from a pick n pull?

 

[Ronin8002]

Hey guys,

So my 02' Explorer(fairly new to me) has an issue with the front differential. I noticed the driveshaft was "loose" to call it that. So I popped the differential open and looked inside and found the pinion grounded down. The owner I got it from must have been an idiot to drive it with the grinding sound because it was bad.

My question is, is it possible to just rebuild the differential or should I grab another one from a pick n pull?

cheapest option is to grab a replacement from the pick n pull. Just make sure it is the same gear ratio as your current one.

 

[bdcontraplayr]

cheapest option is to grab a replacement from the pick n pull. Just make sure it is the same gear ratio as your current one.

Ok, that's what I was thinking. They had one in the yard in town.

Thanks