Differential Carrier - Dana 50: Installation
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- Using the special tools, spread the differential housing.
- Use a soft face hammer to seat the differential into the differential housing.
- Remove the special tools after seating the differential in the differential housing.
- Use a soft face hammer to seat the differential into the differential housing.
- Install the bearing caps.
- Tighten to 109 Nm (80 lb-ft).
- Using the special tools, measure backlash at 3 equally spaced points.
- The backlash must be within the specifications 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in) and cannot vary more than 0.05 mm (0.002 in) between points checked.
- Apply the specified bead of silicone rubber sealer as shown.
- Install the differential housing cover.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Install the axle assembly. Refer to AXLE ASSEMBLY .
- Install the axle shaft assemblies and the front wheel hubs.
- Fill the axle with the specified type and quantity of lubricant.
CAUTION:
Do not spread the differential housing more than specified.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the ring gear and pinion.
CAUTION:
Match the positioning of the mating letters on the bearing caps and the differential housing.
CAUTION:
Clean the differential housing cover mounting surfaces with a suitable solvent, to remove all traces of oil film or foreign material.
NOTE:
The differential housing cover requires the use of silicone sealant material rather than a gasket.
NOTE:
Install the differential housing cover within 15 minutes of applying the silicone material.
CAUTION:
Allow 1 hour curing time before filling the axle with lubricant.
NOTE:
Place 2 cover bolts into the differential housing cover at the 2 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions. This will help to position the differential housing cover onto the differential housing.