Final Assembly
Clean differential housing surface and apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant to housing cover. Install cover and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Install drive shaft. To complete assembly, reverse disassembly procedure. Fill differential until fluid level is approximately 1/4" below bottom of filler plug hole. Adjust brakes if required.
BACKLASH-TO-SHIM THICKNESS CONVERSION
| Required Change In Backlash In. (mm) | Change In Shim Thickness In. (mm) |
|---|---|
| .001 (.03) | .002 (.05) |
| .002 (.05) | .002 (.05) |
| .003 (.08) | .004 (.10) |
| .004 (.10) | .006 (.15) |
| .005 (.13) | .006 (.15) |
| .006 (.15) | .008 (.20) |
| .007 (.18) | .010 (.25) |
| .008 (.20) | .010 (.25) |
| .009 (.23) | .012 (.30) |
| .010 (.25) | .014 (.35) |
| .011 (.28) | .014 (.35) |
| .012 (.30) | .016 (.41) |
| .013 (.33) | .018 (.46) |
| .014 (.35) | .018 (.46) |
| .015 (.38) | .020 (.51) |