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 . Install drive shaft. To complete assembly, reverse disassembly procedure. Fill differential until fluid level is about 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) |