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9 1/2" Ring Gear

  1. Differential side bearing preload is adjusted by adjusting nut in right differential bearing bore and by adjusting shims in left bearing bore. Bore and bearing cap provide mating threads for preload adjusting nut.
  2. Install bearing races to differential bearings. Install differential case into axle housing assembly and temporarily hold in position by hand. Install bearing shims so chamfered side is against spacer.
  3. Push differential case away from pinion and install adjusting nut. Tighten right side preload adjusting nut using Spanner Wrench (J-24429 ). Turn pinion to seat differential case bearings.
  4. Back off adjusting nut slightly. Install bearing caps and snug tighten bolts. Turn adjusting nut until nut contacts shim. Note nut position and tighten nut 3 additional slots.
  5. Tighten bearing cap bolts to specification. Install adjusting nut lock bolt and tighten to specification. Refer to the TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table. Check backlash adjustment. See BACKLASH & FINAL ASSEMBLY .
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