2002 Mountaineer Differential Cover Removal

[gfreeborn]

How do you remove the 2002 Mountaineer Differential Cover. I see two bolts that are connected to the supension ????

 

[Black92LX]

remove those and then there are 8 (i think) holding the cover on.

 

[TheOxman]

Okay, question along the same lines. How in the world do I get around all this stuff in front of my rear differential cover? It's welded to the frame.

Help! I'm planning on rebuilding the rear diff tomorrow.

 

[bk2002]

Wouldn't you remove the driveshaft and lower the rear differential down with the axles attached and then remove differential cover? Then rebuild pumkin and then re-install.

 

[waskly]

Wouldn't you remove the driveshaft and lower the rear differential down with the axles attached and then remove differential cover? Then rebuild pumkin and then re-install.

no

you would remove the axles, remove the diff, put the diff in a spreader to remove internals. this diff is a little different you also have to check the aluminum housing for round outs as if it warped will need to be replaced. also the diff itself needs to be stretched.