Differential, Transaxle: Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Fiat 500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

The differential case and side gears are not serviced separately and must be replaced as an assembly.

Fig 1: Ring Gear Bolts

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Install the ring gear to the case.
Install the new ring gear bolts (1) and tighten to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.).

Fig 2: Installing Left Differential Bearing
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Install the left side differential bearing (1) using an arbor press and MD 998909 Bearing Installer (2).

Fig 3: Installing Right Differential Bearing
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Install the right side differential bearing (1) using an arbor press and (special tool #6448A, Installer, Bearing/Gear) Bearing Installer (2).