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Installation Procedure

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  1. 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)  .
  2. 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)  .
  3. 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)  .
  4. Adjust the backlash. Refer to BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT (ALL EXCEPT 9.75 INCH AXLE)  or BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  .
  5. Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check. Refer to GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN INSPECTION  .
  6. Install the brake backing plates. Refer to REMOVAL (1500 SERIES UTILITY WITHOUT 4-WHEEL STEERING) or REMOVAL (1500 SERIES PICKUP & UTILITY WITH 4-WHEEL STEERING) .
  7. 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)  (8.6 inch, 9.5 inch axles) or REAR AXLE SHAFT AND/OR GASKET REPLACEMENT  (10.5 inch axles).
  8. Install the rear axle housing cover and gasket. Refer to REAR AXLE HOUSING COVER AND GASKET REPLACEMENT  .
  9. Install the brake caliper brackets. Refer to REMOVAL (REAR -- UTILITY WITHOUT 4-WHEEL STEERING) or REMOVAL (REAR -- UTILITY WITH 4-WHEEL STEERING) in Disc Brakes.
  10. Install the wheel hub. Refer to REAR AXLE HUB, BEARING, CUP, AND/OR SEAL REPLACEMENT  (10.5 inch axles only).
  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. 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)  .
  13. Lower the vehicle.
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