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Case Assembly, Differential, Electric: Installation

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  1. Clean the housing cavity with a flushing oil, light engine oil or lint free cloth.
  2. Lubricate differential case bearings with gear oil.
    GC0169737Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Prepare the differential for installation so the electric locker actuator lower (1) and upper (2) anti rotation tabs will align with the ring gear side bearing cap surface.
    GC0169716Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Lower anti rotation tab shown, upper tab similar.

  4. Install differential case with bearings cups into the housing with electric locker actuator (1) anti rotation tab (2) positioned against the housing (3).
    GC0169728Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Slide electric locker connector (1) through differential housing (3).
    GC0107819Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Do not torque bearing cap and bolts at this time.

  6. Install bearing caps (2) and tighten bearing cap bolts finger-tight.
    GC0169747Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Install the electric locker wire harness connector retainer (3) over the wire harness connector (2) as shown.
  8. Install the electric locker wire harness connector retainer bolt (1) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
  9. Adjust the differential case bearing preload and gear tooth contact pattern. Refer to ADJUSTMENTS .
  10. Install axle shafts. Refer to SHAFT, AXLE, INSTALLATION .
    GC0169711Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    CAUTION:

    The tie straps used for securing the electric locker wiring harness in the differential are specifically designed to withstand the lubricant and operating temperatures inside the axle. Always use the correct tie straps specified in the parts catalog and follow the installation instructions. Failure to do so may result in subsequent damage.

    NOTE:

    The electric locker harness (1) must be free to move when the tie strap (5) is installed.

  11. Secure the electric locker internal harness (1) to the adjuster lock using the following procedure:
    • loosely install the tie strap around the harness (1) and the upper leg of the left side bearing adjuster lock
    • insert a 1/4" hex key (3) in the loop of tie strap (5)
    • position the hex key (3) on the differential cover gasket surface (4) and the adjuster lock bolt (2)
    • tighten the tie strap (5) securely
    • remove the hex key (3)
    GC0174707Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Install the second tie strap using the following procedure:
    • loosely install the tie strap (1) around the harness (2)
    • insert a 1/4" hex key (3) in the loop of tie strap (1)
    • tighten the tie strap (1) securely around the harness (2) and the hex key (3)
    • remove the hex key (3)
    GC0174706Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  13. Trim the tag ends of the lower tie strap (1) and the upper tie strap (2).
  14. Install differential housing cover gasket and cover. Tighten the differential cover bolts to the proper torque specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
  15. Fill differential with lubricant to specifications. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
  16. Install fill plug and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
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