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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 621 (MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESDIFFERENTIALASSEMBLY

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Assembly

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the speedometer drive gear.

CAUTION: Press the differential bearings onto the differential case by the inner race only. Pressing on the outer race will damage the bearing.

Using the special tool, press the differential bearing onto the differential case.
- Always install new bearings and cups as a set.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Special Tool, Differential Bearing And Differential Case
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Rotate the differential case. Using the special tool, press on the differential bearing.
- Always install new bearings and cups as a set.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Special Tool And Differential Bearing
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the differential side gears and thrust washers.
Install the differential pinion gears and thrust washers.
Install the differential pinion shaft.
Install the new differential pinion shaft lock pin.

Fig 3: Locating Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Pin
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.