Mercury 3L8Z-4207-FA Differential And Carrier Assembly

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To remove the differential on 2004 and earlier models, raise the vehicle and support it on jackstands. Remove the driveshaft, driveaxles, and differential bracket bolt. Disconnect the electrical connector and support the differential with a floor jack. Remove the four bolts securing it and carefully remove the differential. For installation, reverse the steps. On 2005 and later models, raise the vehicle and remove the spare tire, driveaxles, and driveshaft. Support the differential with a floor jack, disconnect the wiring and remove the front mounting brackets. With help, remove the three rear bolts, lower and remove the differential. Reverse steps for installation.

Start by raising the rear of the vehicle and supporting it securely on jackstands. Remove the driveshaft and driveaxles. Then, remove the bolt securing the differential bracket to the subframe and the three bolts securing the differential mass damper. Disconnect the electrical connector at the top of the differential. Support the rear of the differential with a floor jack and remove the four bolts securing it to the mounting brackets. Loosen the bolts securing the brackets-to-subframe, rotate the brackets, and carefully remove the differential.