Center Differential Housing, Removing And Installing, Attached Driveshaft: Installing

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Replace the aluminum bolts for the center differential housing.

-- In the housing coat the gear carrier surface with transmission fluid.

Fig 1: Applying A Bead Of Sealant To Housing Surfaces

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-- Clean both housing separating surfaces thoroughly. They must be free of oil and grease.

-- Using Sealing Compound AMV 188 001 02 apply sealant bead -arrow 1- evenly and not too thick on the housing separating surface.

-- Place a sealing ring around each bolt hole to prevent contact corrosion -arrow 2-.

Install the gear carrier on the transmission as follows:

Fig 2: Applying A Slight Coat Of Transmission Oil To Both Outer Ring Surfaces On Gear Carrier

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-- Coat both outer ring surfaces on the gear carrier slightly with transmission oil.

-- Insert the gear carrier.

Installed position: The tab on the gear carrier -arrow A- must be inserted into the opening in the transmission cover -arrow B-.

-- Place the center differential -2- on the transmission.

Fig 3: Identifying Center Differential

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-- Install the pressure spring -3- into the center differential.

-- Mount the guide sleeve -4- on the center differential.

-- Press the center differential housing -B- centrally on until it makes contact with the transmission housing and hold it securely.

Fig 4: Locating Center Differential Housing Bolts

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-- Install the steel bolts -A- and the new aluminum bolts -arrows- and fasten the center differential.