Differential Case: Assembly

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Fig 1: Installing Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers & Differential Side Gears

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Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential side gears, and assemble them.

Fig 2: Positioning Differential Side Gear And Thrust Washer Assemblies In Differential Case

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Position the differential side gear and thrust washer assemblies in the differential case.

Fig 3: Locating Differential Pinion Thrust Washers & Differential Pinion Gears

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Lubricate the differential pinion thrust washers and the differential pinion gears, and assemble them.

Fig 4: Engaging Differential Pinion Gears Between Differential Side Gears

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Engage the differential pinion gears between the differential side gears.

Fig 5: Rotating Differential Pinion Gears

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Rotate the differential pinion gears and align them with the differential pinion shaft bore.

Fig 6: Inserting Differential Pinion Shaft

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Insert the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 7: Locating Differential Pinion Shaft Roll Pin

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Install the differential pinion shaft roll pin.

Fig 8: Using Suitable Press To Install Differential Ring Gear

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CAUTION: Do not reuse the original bolts.

Using a suitable press, install the differential ring gear.
1. Position the differential ring gear and the differential case. Start 2 or 3 new bolts to align the holes in the ring gear and the differential case.
- Using a suitable press, install the differential ring gear.

Fig 9: Locating Differential Ring Gear Bolts

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Install the remaining new differential ring gear bolts.
- Tighten to 122 Nm (90 lb-ft).
Install the differential bearing shims and the differential bearings. For additional information, refer to Differential Bearings .