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Tools Required

  1. Slowly turn the J 33792  Clockwise until the right differential adjuster nut sleeve contacts the differential case bearing.
  2. Install the J 42213  to the left differential adjuster nut sleeve.
    Fig 1: Installing J 42213 To Left Differential Adjuster Nut Sleeve
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  3. Slowly turn the J 42213  clockwise until the left differential adjuster nut sleeve contacts the differential case bearing.
  4. Mark the location of the adjuster nut sleeves in relation to the carrier halves.

    Ensure that the notches in the adjusting sleeves can be counted when turned.

  5. Using the J 33792,  turn the right differential adjuster nut sleeve out two notches.
  6. Using the J 42213,  turn the left differential adjuster nut sleeve in 1 notches.
  7. Rotate the pinion several times in order to seat the bearings.
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