Installation Procedure
- Install the ring gear, if necessary. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement .
- Install the differential side bearings, if necessary. Refer to Differential Side Bearings Replacement .
- Lubricate the differential side bearings with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid.
- Place the case, with the bearing cups installed, into the axle housing.
Support the case in order to keep the case from falling out of the axle housing.
- Install the bearing caps and the bolts.
Do not torque the bearing cap bolts at this time.
- Adjust the differential side bearing preload. Refer to Differential Side Bearing Preload Adjustment .
- Adjust the backlash. Refer to Backlash Adjustment .
- Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check. Refer to Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection .NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Tighten the bearing cap bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bearing cap bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Install the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
- Install the rear axle housing cover and a new gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
- Install the brake drums (if equipped).
- Install the brake rotors (if equipped). Refer to BRAKE ROTOR -- REAR in Disc Brakes.
- Install the brake calipers (if equipped). Refer to BRAKE CALIPER -- REAR in Disc Brakes.
- Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid.
- Lower the vehicle.