2004 Expedition front differential cover removal

[malcom2073]

My front diff is leaking, so I want to replace the cover gasket (or re-silicon it as the case may be) I've got all the bolts out with the help of a set of ratcheting wrenches, but I can't get the cover off since the steering rack is so close. Any tips?

Thanks!

 

[docraymund]

You need to remove what's in the way out of the way.

 

[bearss07]

It took a little bit, but I got mine out without removing anything except for the plastic piece under the oil filter that's over the axle. I just had tip pull it out in an arcing motion. Putting it back in without out touching anything was a little harder since I had rtv on it. Didn't take me all that long though, just annoying.

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