Differential Bearings: Notes

2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION Notes
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD551999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C)Holding Fixture with Dial Indicator Gauge
GFD552000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-001 (TOOL-4000-E)Spreader, Differential Carrier
GFD552001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-005 (T53T-4621-C)Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone
GFD552002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-010 (T57L-4221-A2)Installer, Differential Side Bearing
GFD551744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-024 (T67P-4616-A)Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup
GFD552003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-105 (T76P-4020-A3)Adapter for 205-S127
GFD552004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-109 (T76P-4020-A9)Adapter for 205-S127
GFD551747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-110 (T76P-4020-A10)Gauge Block
GFD551748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-111 (T76P-4020-A11)Handle
GFD552005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-129 (T79P-4020-A18)Disc, Guage
GFD552006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-335 (T93P-4000-A)Spreader, Differential Housing (Plate) TKIT-1993-FLM TKIT-1993-LM TKIT-1996-F/FM
GFD552007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-336 (T93P-4020-A)Gauge Tube, Drive Pinion TKIT-1993-FLM TKIT-1993-LM TKIT-1996-F/FM
GFD552008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-368 (T96T-4000-A)Adapter for Differential Housing Spreader TKIT-1998-LM (NavigatoR) TKIT-1996-F/FM TKIT-1996-FLM2
GFD552009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-460Protector, Drive Pinion Thread TKIT-1999A-F/LT TKIT-1999A-FM/FLM TKIT-1999A-LM
GFD551906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-D044 (D81T-4221-A)Installer, Differential Carrier Bearing
GFD551799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-D061 (D83T-4205-C2)Step Plate
GFD552010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-003 (T57L-500-B)Holding Fixture, Transmission
GFD552011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
308-021 (T75L-4201-A)Gauge, Clutch Housing
Three Leg Puller
Hydraulic Press
Punch
Copper Hammer
Bearing Separator
Caliper Gauge

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone SealantTA-29 WSS-M4G323-A8
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • 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.
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