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.
2002 Lincoln ContinentalFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Final Drive: Disassembly
- Remove the No. 16 final drive gear front thrust bearing.
- Remove the park gear.
- Remove the final drive sun gear and deflector.
- Remove the differential pinion shaft roll pin.
- Remove the differential pinion shaft.
- Rotate the output shaft and remove the differential pinion gear, and the differential pinion thrust washers.
- Remove the differential side gear and differential side gear thrust washer.
- Remove the differential side gear and differential side gear thrust washer.
- Move the output shaft.
- Use the snap ring pliers to remove the retaining ring.
- Remove the output shaft.
- Remove the differential side gear and differential side gear thrust washer.
Factory Service Tools
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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.