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Axle Housing Assembly

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Fig 1: Install Inner Differential Seal
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  1. Using Installer L-4507(1), install new axle seal (inner) (2) into housing. See Fig 1.
    Fig 2: Inner Differential Shim
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  2. Install side bearing preload shim (2) into axle housing (1).
    Fig 3: Inner Differential Cup
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  3. Using Handle C-4171 (4) and Installer D145 (3) press new side bearing cup (2) into housing (1) until it bottoms.
    Fig 4: Side Bearing Preload Shim
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  4. Install differential side bearing preload shim (1) into axle housing cover (2).
    Fig 5: Installing Side Bearing Cup (Cover)
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  5. Using Handle C-4171 and Installer D-129 (1), press new side bearing cup into cover until it bottoms. Use suitable cup (3) to support and protect cover.
    Fig 6: Differential and Seal Removal/Installation
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  6. Install differential/ring gear assembly (3), new cover o-ring seal (4), and cover (5).
  7. Install and torque cover-to-housing bolts to:
    • M10x40 - 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.)
    • M8x25 - 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.)
    Fig 7: Measuring Differential Rotating Torque
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  8. Using Torque Tool C-4995 (1), measure differential side bearing rotating torque (preload). Rotating torque should be within 190-250 N.cm (17-22 in. lbs.).
    Fig 8: Measuring Side Bearing Preload Shim
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  9. If rotating torque is below this range, disassemble housing, measure and install slightly thicker preload shims (1). Add thickness equally to both sides. If rotating torque is above this range, disassemble housing, measure and install slightly thinner preload shims. Remove thickness equally from both sides.
    Fig 9: Pinion Housing O-Ring
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  10. Install new pinion housing o-ring seal (1). See Fig 9.
    Fig 10: Pinion Depth Shim
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  11. Install pinion housing assembly into axle housing with proper pinion depth shim (1). See Fig 10. See ADJUSTMENTS .
    Fig 11: Pinion Housing Bolts
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  12. Install and torque pinion housing-to-axle housing bolts (1) to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.)
  13. Measure and adjust ring gear backlash. Backlash should be within 0.05-0.11mm (0.002-0.004 in.). See ADJUSTMENTS .
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