In order to make room for my freshly rebuild 8.8, I needed to remove the old differential from my 1979 Ford Fairmont. If you need to remove a differential from a Fox Body Ford, this is the video for you. I cover all the steps needed to remove a differential from a Ford Fox Body in this video.

Be thankful you can’t smell what I smell in this video. It’s gross.

You can also use a floor jack and some jack stands to do this work. Just be sure to lift and support the vehicle properly.

How to Lift and Support a Vehicle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OyzbGDn6xg

Link to previous video in the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHdFgGGCEcws

The #FairmontProject playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs

Differential Basics video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y6vOwiCe1U

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Transmission Jack: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/sunex-7793b-1000-lb-1-2-ton-telescopic-transmission-jack#oid=1002_1

Grey Pneumatic Socket Set: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/grey-pneumatic-81635mrd-3-8-dr-35pc-metric-std-deep-duo-socket-set-6-pt#oid=1002_1

Dewalt 3/8 Impact: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/dewalt-dc823ka-3-8-18v-cordless-impact-wrench-kit#oid=1002_1

Hose Pliers: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/gearwrench-82107-3-piece-double-x-hose-pliers-set#oid=1002_1

Knipex Pliers: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/knipex-8603180-7-pliers-wrench#oid=1002_1

Zep Penetrating Oil: http://www.zepautomotive.com/product/Super-Rust-Breaker

Related Videos

Differential Rebuild (Short Version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf1a8i0mqCw

Differential Final Assembly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3Pb_eNLkQc

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42 thoughts on “Removing the Old Fairmont Differential #FairmontProject”
  1. yup. did that too on my 88 Stang. replaced the rear upper and lower control arms with out removing the rear axle assy. Second time i replaced the rear control arms was 2 summers ago on my back with just jack and jack stands. Not fun but got it done. bushings were no longer available for the first set .

  2. Yeah Eric just wanted to say how grateful I am for your presentation. I don't really need to remove a differential but I loved watching you explain how to do it and I learned how important it is to start with the spray to loosen up the bolts. Just want to thank you for your for your effort here and I plan to use your knowledge more in the future. You are a character!!

  3. If u break open those mud dobber nest its full of dead spiders, the mother kills the spiders so that when the larvae hatches it's got plenty to eat! Yum

  4. NEED HELP MY FIRST ACURA MDX IT'S A 2001 AND VTM LIGHT KEEP COMING ON I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND IT GOES AWAY BUT COMES BACK ON CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE JUST SHOW ME THE WAY THANK YOU

  5. Not to be a dick head. But these videos are getting borig as shit. Do something with the engine or something interesting. No one gives a damn about brake lines getting bent

  6. eric. hi love your stuff. helps me all the time. OK so I have a 1995 toy avalon xls. ran great not even check engine light. got home parked it disconnected – batt cabel. took out tape deck. hard wired in a new cd player(no wiring harness made for her) got done and car cranks strong everything works. no fuel no spark. did I mess with the anti theft or immobilizer? put tape deck back in and same problem. any ideas or help would be great. thanks in advance.

  7. Eric sorry
    for me English but I am for Mexico not from Cancun but near, I wonder how your
    electric impact tools have being working because I have seen on your recent
    videos that your aren’t using them lake you us to.
    Love your show, I don’t miss any of them.

  8. That gear oil really permeates your nose and fingers and skin do not let it get in your clothes either ruins them. is that Fairmont axle a 7.5 ? teeny tiny 8.8 or even 9 inch sweet.

  9. love the videos man! if you or anyone get the chance check mine out! keep up the good work bro ive been watching ur videos since day one man youve come such a long way hard work does pay off!

  10. Hey Eric, if you want or need a tool for those bolts again sometime soon, sunex tools makes a special 1/2" drive wobble socket just for those 12 point 12 mm Ford driveshaft bolts, it works really well

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