How to replace rear differential?

[Johnny Glenn]

Thanks for looking in -- I did a search on this subject and couldn't find instructions on this repair. Any links, especially w/pics would be greatly appreciated. If no links exist?? -- if someone has the time to please detail the "how to". Thanks.

 

[Limited02]

This is going to be a task, main thing is taking the rear hubs out so the CV shafts can come out and then the rest should be unbolting the diff. Just taking a peak under should give you an idea on what you will need to do. I make it sound easy, but it will be time consuming and be sure to take some pics for a write up and to remember what goes where

 

[Johnny Glenn]

What's the best way to remove the shafts? They're held in by clips? Anyone know of a how-to thread etc. Thanks.

 

[IZwack]

Your best friend for a task of such scale:
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Fo...1563927164/?itm=1&USRI=explorer+repair+manual

 

[Johnny Glenn]

Thanks for the link -- I've gotten so used to using this site for info that I forgot I already had the Ford Haynes Manual?!