Differential Carrier: Installation
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- If removed. Screw in the differential preload adjusters enough to install the differential carrier.
- Install the differential carrier and differential carrier bearing cups.
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NOTE: The differential bearing caps and differential bearing cap bolts need to be installed in the same location as removed.NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.
Install the differential bearing caps and differential bearing cap bolts hand tight.
- Set ring gear and pinion gear mesh.
- Tighten the LH differential bearing preload adjuster until there is approximately zero gap between the ring gear and the pinion gear. Use Special Service Tool: 205-1027 Adjuster, Differential Bearing.
- Back off the LH differential bearing preload adjuster about 45 degrees.
- Tighten the RH differential bearing preload adjuster until the preload specification is achieved. Refer to: Specifications .
Use Special Service Tool: 205-1027 Adjuster, Differential Bearing.
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NOTE: If the backlash needs to be adjusted after the backlash check, the differential carrier bearing cap bolts will need to be loosened.
Tighten the differential bearing cap bolts.
Torque: 201 lb.ft (272 Nm)
- Check the ring gear backlash. Refer to: Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment .
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Before installing the ABS sensor, inspect the sensor housing to make sure the cavity is clean and free from foreign material.
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- Position the ABS sensors and install the bolts.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- Install the differential bearing adjuster locks and adjuster lock bolts.
Torque: 142 lb.in (16 Nm)
- Install the axle shafts. Refer to: Axle Shaft .
- Install the differential housing cover. Refer to: Differential Housing Cover .