Differential - 4WD: Notes

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Notes
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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
2-Jaw Puller 205-D035 or equivalent
GF0000825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Bearing Puller 205-D064 or equivalent
GF0000025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-D002 or equivalent
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Four Wheel Drive 4WD Differential With Torque Specifications
GF0025407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 99784 Reduction gear bolt (10 required)
2 7789 Reduction gear
3 99784 Final drive gear bolts (10 required)
4 7F343 Final drive gear
5 3N305 Differential side bearing
6 7N112 Spacer
7 17285 Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) drive gear
8 3N305 Differential side bearing
9 4026 Differential case assembly
RENDER: 1.0x

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