00 Expedtion Front Differential Fix

[chrisluke50]

My expo didn't come with one.

 

[chrisluke50]

I found the manual online. Thanks.

 

[bedrck46]

owner.ford.com

also check ford etis will give you information on what all was on the expy when built just enter your vin number

 

[chrisluke50]

That would have came in handy a few days ago. Thanks though.

 

[chrisluke50]

Well, this job is a lot more involved to say the least. I ordered a factory service manual and I have to remove a few more things to be able to drop the axle support bracket. It's been a learning experience to say the least. Will update.

 

[chrisluke50]

I can't get the axle support to drop. I removed all bolts for the support and the bolts to the lower a-arm. My torsion bars seems to be keeping everything in place. I almost want to drop the front bar that connects to the lower control arm on the front. I removed all necessary bolts outlined in the service manual. Still won't drop. This is turning into a headache.

 

[chrisluke50]

Well after a little use of a huge pry bar it finally came out. It took me exactly three minutes to put the new one in. I took a lot of bolts out that I shouldn't have. No need to drop the axle support. Lesson learned.

 

[bedrck46]

sounds like your making progress

 

[chrisluke50]

Ran into a huge problem. I had the front carrier in and took off and it felt like the front was bi ding up. Well, long story short. I have the wrong ratio. Someone took the time to swap differential ratio in the front and rear to 4.10 which would explain the ****** 10 mpg lol. How common is this swap? Was 4.10 available from factory or is it custom?

 

[ediddily]

If you have IWEs then that hose of the diff case would be vent. The vacuum lines run along the top portion of the frame cross member.