Differential Carrier - Dana 60: Installation
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- Assemble the differential bearing cups to the differential bearings.
- Using the special tools, spread the differential housing to the specification.
- Use a rawhide hammer to seat the differential and outboard spacers into the differential housing pocket.
- Remove the special tools.
- Use a rawhide hammer to seat the differential and outboard spacers into the differential housing pocket.
- Install the bearing caps, aligning the letters with those on the differential housing. Tighten the bolts to specification.
- Using the special tools, measure the differential ring gear and pinion backlash at three equally spaced points.
- Install the axle shafts. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT - SEMI-FLOATING AXLE .
CAUTION:
Do not spread the differential housing more than specified.
CAUTION:
Avoid nicking the ring gear teeth and the anti-lock speed sensor ring during assembly.
CAUTION:
Match the mating letters as noted during removal.