Reassembly & Adjustments
NOTE:
Ring and pinion gears must be replaced in matched sets.
- Lubricate all parts with axle lubricant. Place side gears and thrust washers into case. Place pinion gears and thrust washers opposite each other in case openings, and in mesh with side gears.
- Using a press, install NEW anti-lock speed sensor ring (if removed). Install ring gear with NEW mounting bolts. If bolts are covered with Green coating over 1/2" of threaded area, install and tighten bolts. If new bolts do not have Green coating, apply small amount of Loctite to bolt threads then tighten bolts.
- If bearing races have been replaced, NEW bearing and roller assemblies should be installed. Races must be seated in bores so a .0015" (.038 mm) feeler gauge will not fit between race and bottom of bore.
- Assemble Axle Pinion Depth Gauge Set (205-098) and install aligning adapter, gauge disc, gauge block screw and gauge block.
- Place rear pinion bearing over aligning disc and into bearing race of axle housing. Install front pinion bearing into front bearing race. Place tool handle onto screw and finger tighten. See Fig 1.
- Ensure pinion depth measuring tools are properly installed and tightened. Apply a light film of oil to pinion bearings. Rotate gauge block several times to seat bearings.
- Tighten tool handle to 20 ft. lbs. (27 N.m). Final position of gauge block should be 45 degrees above axle shaft centerline. Clean differential bearing bores thoroughly and install gauge tube. Install bearing caps and bolts. Tighten bearing cap bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Using flat pinion shims as a gauge for shim selection, hold gauge block in proper position and measure clearance between gauge block and tube. Correct shim selection is accomplished when a slight drag is felt as shim is drawn between gauge block and tube.