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

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Position left differential case half (ring gear side) on the Differential Clutch Preload Gauge.

Fig 1: Positioning Left Differential Case Half Using Differential Clutch Preload Gauge
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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.
Install the left differential side gear and thrust washer.

Fig 2: Locating Left Differential Side Gear
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Install the differential pinion shaft and the differential pinion gears.

Fig 3: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft And Pinion Gears
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Position the right differential case half with the right side gear and thrust washer.

Fig 4: Positioning Right Differential Case Half
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With the index marks aligned, apply threadlock to the 9 differential case retaining bolts.

Fig 5: Locating Differential Case Bolt
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Install the 9 differential case retaining bolts.
NOTE: Use the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture as shown in illustration to keep the differential case from turning.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft) and then tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Fig 6: Tightening Differential Case Retaining Bolt
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Install the 12 new ring gear bolts.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft) and then tighten an additional 60 degrees.
Fig 7: Locating Ring Gear Bolt
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Install the differential carrier. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER .