Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional: Assembly

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Use axle lubricant to lubricate the differential side gear thrust washer and the differential side gear journals.
- Position the differential side gear thrust washers on the differential side gears.
Fig 1: Positioning Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers On Differential Side Gears
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Install the differential side gears.

Fig 2: Installing Differential Side Gears
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Use axle lubricant to lubricate the differential pinion gear thrust washers and the differential pinion gears.

Fig 3: Lubricating Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washers And Differential Pinion Gears
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Install the differential pinion gears and differential pinion gear thrust washers opposite the differential side gears.

Fig 4: Installing Differential Pinion Gears And Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washers Opposite Differential Side Gears
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Rotate the differential pinion gears to align with the differential pinion shaft bore.

Fig 5: Rotating Differential Pinion Gears To Align With Differential Pinion Shaft Bore
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Install the differential pinion shaft.
- Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the hole in the differential case.
Fig 6: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft
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NOTE: If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with threadlock and sealer prior to installation.

Fig 7: Installing New Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt And Tightening Finger-Tight

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Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt and tighten finger-tight.
Using the special tool, install the new differential bearings on the differential case.

Fig 8: Using Special Tool To Install New Differential Bearings On Differential Case
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Position the differential ring gear, the new anti-lock speed sensor ring and the differential case. Align the bolt holes by starting 2 bolts through the holes in the differential case and into the differential ring gear.
Using a shop press, press the ring gear on the differential case.

NOTE: Apply stud and bearing mount to the differential ring gear bolts.

Fig 9: Installing Differential Ring Gear Bolts

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Install the differential ring gear bolts.
- Tighten to 105 Nm (77 lb-ft).
Install the differential case. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER .