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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the pinion bearing cups. Refer to DRIVE PINION BEARINGS REPLACEMENT (8.6, 9.5 INCH AXLES)  or DRIVE PINION BEARINGS REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  or DRIVE PINION BEARINGS REPLACEMENT (10.5 INCH AXLE)  .
  2. Install the drive pinion outer pinion bearing and the pinion oil seal. Refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE/YOKE AND/OR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT (ALL EXCEPT 9.75 INCH AXLE)  or DRIVE PINION FLANGE/YOKE AND/OR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  .
  3. Install the drive pinion. Refer to DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT (8.6 INCH, 9.5 INCH AXLE)  or DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  or DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT (10.5 INCH AXLE)  .
  4. Install the pinion yoke. Refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE/YOKE AND/OR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT (ALL EXCEPT 9.75 INCH AXLE)  or DRIVE PINION FLANGE/YOKE AND/OR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  .
  5. Install the differential case. Refer to DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT (8.6 INCH, 9.5 INCH AXLE)  or DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  or DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT (10.5 INCH AXLE)  .
  6. Adjust the side bearing preload. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT (8.6 INCH AXLE)  or DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT (9.5 INCH AXLE)  or DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  or DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT (10.5 INCH AXLE)  .
  7. Adjust the backlash. Refer to BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT (ALL EXCEPT 9.75 INCH AXLE)  or BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  .
  8. Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check. Refer to GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN INSPECTION  .
  9. Install the axle shafts. Refer to REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (8.6 INCH AXLE W/O JL4, 9.5 INCH AXLE)  or REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (8.6 INCH AXLE W/JL4)  or REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  .
  10. Install the steering knuckles. Refer to STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT in Rear Wheel Steering.
  11. Install the rear axle. Refer to REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT (8.6 INCH, 9.5 INCH AXLE)  or REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  .
  12. Install the steering gear protection shield. Refer to STEERING GEAR PROTECTION SHIELD REPLACEMENT in Rear Wheel Steering.
  13. Fill the axle with lubricant. Refer to LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - REAR DRIVE AXLE (8.6 INCH AXLE)  or LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - REAR DRIVE AXLE (9.5, 10.5 INCH AXLE)  or LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - REAR DRIVE AXLE (9.75 INCH AXLE)  .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
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