Differential - 4WD: Notes

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Notes
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SPECIAL TOOL

G04621055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
2-Jaw Puller
205-D035 or equivalent
G04621056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Bearing Puller
205-D064 or equivalent
G04621057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture
100-D002 or equivalent
Fig 1: Identifying Differential - 4WD Components With Torque specifications
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