Assembly Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Differential Carrier Internal Gear Assembly Inspection Areas

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Inspect the differential carrier internal gear assembly (693) for the following conditions:
- Damaged or worn bushings
- Plugged lube oil holes
- Damaged case splines
- Damaged or worn gear teeth
- A damaged or worn park pawl assembly (694)
- A damaged snap ring (692)

Fig 2: View Of Differential Carrier Internal Gear Assembly

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Install the differential carrier internal gear assembly (693) into the case. Align the park pawl assembly with the park pawl actuator assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying J 28585 & Snap Ring

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Use J 28585 or a long screwdriver in order to install the snap ring (692) into the case as shown. See Special Tools .