Explorer; 2.3L. Device connecting Drive Shaft to Axle Shafts that allows for varied speeds of wheel rotation. Includes: Bushings, Differential, Ring & Pinion and Seals. The Differential Carrier assembly is a housing that is used to hold all of The Differential components and includes those components (Differential side & Pinion gears, The Ring gear, shims, washers, beaRings, Pinion Pin, clutches etc.). To 10/02/2021. ASSEMBLY - Drive. Center. Housing.