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

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Fig 1: Left Differential Case Half (Ring Gear Side) On Special Tool

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Position left differential case half (ring gear side) on the special tool.
Lubricate the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers with long-life grease.
Lubricate the differential pinion gears, pinion gear thrust washers and the differential pinion shaft with long-life grease.

Fig 2: Left Differential Side Gear & Thrust Washer

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Install the left differential side gear and thrust washer.

Fig 3: Differential Pinion Shaft & Differential Pinion Gears

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Install the differential pinion shaft and the differential pinion gears.

Fig 4: Right Differential Case Half, Right Side Gear & Thrust Washer

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Position the right differential case half with the right side gear and thrust washer.

Fig 5: Differential Case & Retaining Bolts

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With the index marks aligned, apply sealer to the 6 differential case retaining bolts.

Fig 6: Differential Case Retaining Bolts

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NOTE: Use the special tool as shown to keep the differential case from turning.

Install the 6 differential case retaining bolts.
- Tighten to 122 Nm (90 lb-ft).

Fig 7: Pressing Anti-Lock Speed Sensor Ring & Ring Gear On Differential Case

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If removed, press the new anti-lock speed sensor ring and the ring gear on the differential case.

Fig 8: Identifying 12 Differential Ring Gear Bolts

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Install the 12 new ring gear bolts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
Install the differential carrier. For additional information, refer to Differential Carrier .