Differential Case and Ring Gear - Two-Piece, Conventional: Assembly

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Position left differential case half (ring gear side) on the special tool.

Fig 1: Positioning Left Differential Case Half On Special Tool
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Lubricate the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers with premium long-life grease.

Fig 2: Locating Premium Long-Life Grease On Differential Side Gear
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Lubricate the differential pinion gears, pinion gear thrust washers and the differential pinion shaft with premium long-life grease.

Fig 3: Locating Premium Long-Life Grease On Differential Pinion Gear
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Install the left differential side gear.

Fig 4: Locating Left Differential Side Gear
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Install the differential pinion shaft and the differential pinion gears.

Fig 5: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft And Differential Pinion Gears
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Position the right differential case half with the index marks aligned.

Fig 6: Positioning Right Differential Case Half With Index Marks Aligned
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Position the differential case retaining bolts.

Fig 7: Locating Differential Case Retaining Bolts
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NOTE: Use the special tool as shown to keep the differential case from turning.

Tighten the retaining bolts.
- Tighten to 122 Nm (90 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 8: Tightening Retaining Bolts Using Special Tool
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Press the new anti-lock speed sensor ring, if removed and the ring gear on the differential case.

Fig 9: Identifying Ring Gear On Differential Case
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Using thread sealant, install the ring gear bolt and tighten.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 10: Identifying 12 Differential Ring Gear Bolts
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Install the differential case. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .