Differential Case and Ring Gear - Electronic Locking Differential (ELD): 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 (Ring Gear Side) On Differential Clutch Preload Gauge
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Install the ELD cam ring, wave spring and washer.

Fig 2: Installing ELD Cam Ring, Wave Spring And Washer
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Install the ELD cam retaining ring.

Fig 3: Installing ELD Cam Retaining Ring
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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 side gear thrust washer.

Fig 4: Locating Left Differential Side Gear And Thrust Washer
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Install the differential pinion shaft and the differential pinion gears.

Fig 5: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft And Differential Pinion Gears
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Position the right differential case half with the right side gear and thrust washer.

Fig 6: Positioning Right Differential Case Half With Right Side Gear And Thrust Washer
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With the index marks aligned, apply threadlock to the 9 differential case bolts.

Fig 7: Locating Differential Case Bolts
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NOTE: Use the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture as shown in illustration to keep the differential case from turning.

Fig 8: Locating Differential Case Retaining Bolts

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Install the 9 differential case bolts.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft) and then an additional 90 degrees.
Install the 12 new differential ring gear bolts.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft) and then an additional 60 degrees.
Fig 9: Locating Ring Gear Bolts
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Install the ELD field coil. For additional information, refer to Electronic Locking Differential (ELD) Field Coil .
Install the differential carrier bearings. For additional information, refer to Differential Bearings .
Install the differential carrier. For additional information, refer to Differential Carrier .