Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2017 Ford Transit Connect TitaniumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Assembly
- Clean and inspect the side gears and spider gears and washers for damage or excessive wear and install new components as necessary.
- Clean and inspect the differential pin for damage or excessive wear and install new if necessary.
- Check that bearings spin freely and do not move back and forth or side to side excessively.
- Install the washers on the side or spider gears that they were removed from.
- Position the side gears in the differential carrier.
- Place the spider gears in the differential carrier and rotate the side gears with the spider gears until the differential pin hole lines up to the holes in the spider gears.
- Install the differential pin with the roll pin holes aligned.
- Install a new roll pin. Use the General Equipment: Punch
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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.
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