Axle Housing Assembly

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Using Tool L-4507, install new axle seal (inner) into housing.
Install side bearing preload shim into axle housing.
Using Tools C-4171 and D-145, press new side bearing cup into housing until it bottoms.

Fig 1: Side Bearing Preload Shim
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Install differential side bearing preload shim (1) into axle housing cover (2).

Fig 2: Install Side Bearing Cup (Cover)
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Using Tools C-4171 and D-129 (1), press new side bearing cup into cover until it bottoms. Use suitable cup (3) to support and protect cover.

Fig 3: Differential and Seal Removal/Installation
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Install differential/ring gear assembly (3), new cover o-ring seal (4), and cover (5).
Install and torque cover-to-housing bolts to:
- M10x40 - 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.)
- M8x25 - 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.)
Fig 4: Measure Differential Rotating Torque
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Using Tool C-4995 (1), measure differential side bearing rotating torque (preload). Rotating torque should be within 190-260 N.cm (17-23 in. lbs.).

Fig 5: Measure Side Bearing Preload Shim
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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 6: Pinion Housing O-Ring
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Install new pinion housing o-ring seal (1).

Fig 7: Pinion Depth Shim
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Install pinion housing assembly into axle housing with proper pinion depth shim (1). (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/FRONT AXLE - ADJUSTMENTS)

Fig 8: Pinion Housing Bolts
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Install and torque pinion housing-to-axle housing bolts (1) to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.)
Measure and adjust ring gear backlash. Backlash should be within 0.05-0.11mm (0.002-0.004 in.). (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/FRONT AXLE - ADJUSTMENTS)