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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 05:51 PM
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Replacing Front Diff

So I've searched the forums before posting but couldn't find the answer I was looking for. Long story short. My front diff went bad on my 01 Expedition and I'm just buying a whole new (used) front diff because its a hell of a lot cheaper than rebuilding it. My question is can I just unbolt the half shafts from the housing and slide it out or do I have to completely remove the half shafts? hopefully I can make this a quick and dirty job. Thanks in advance.
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My question is can I just unbolt the half shafts from the housing and slide it out or do I have to completely remove the half shafts?
Yes then no.
 
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alloro, can you specify?
 
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Originally Posted by 66352F100
alloro, can you specify?
You asked 2 questions and I answered both of them in order.

"can I just unbolt the half shafts from the housing and slide it out"
YES

"or do I have to completely remove the half shafts"
NO
 
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