Differential Carrier: Installation

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Fig 1: View Of Differential Assembly In Axle Housing

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Position the differential assembly in the axle housing.
Install the originally removed differential bearing shim on the LH side.

Fig 2: Identifying LH Differential Bearing Cap And Bolts

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NOTE: Apply pressure toward the LH side to make sure the LH differential bearing cap is seated.

Install the LH differential bearing cap and loosely install the 2 differential bearing cap bolts.

Fig 3: Identifying Differential Bearing Shim

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Install the original differential bearing shim on the RH side.

Fig 4: Seating Differential Bearing Shims Using Special Tool

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Using the special tool, fully seat the differential bearing shims.

Fig 5: Identifying Differential Bearing Cap And Differential Bearing Cap Bolts

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Install the RH side differential bearing cap and tighten the 4 LH side and RH side differential bearing cap bolts.
- Tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).

Fig 6: Rotating Differential Assembly

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Rotate the differential assembly to make sure it rotates freely.
Measure the ring and pinion backlash.
Install the axle shafts. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft .