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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the pinion bearing cups. Refer to DRIVE PINION BEARINGS REPLACEMENT .
  2. Install the outer pinion bearing into the axle housing.
  3. Install the pinion bearing into the axle housing.
  4. Install the pinion oil seal. Refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE/YOKE AND/OR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT .
  5. Determine the selective shim thickness for the drive pinion. Refer to PINION DEPTH ADJUSTMENT .
  6. Install the selective shim onto the drive pinion.
  7. Install the inner pinion bearing onto the drive pinion. Refer to DRIVE PINION BEARINGS REPLACEMENT .
  8. Install the drive pinion. Refer to DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT .
  9. Install the pinion yoke. Refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE/YOKE AND/OR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT .
  10. Install the differential assembly. Refer to DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT .
  11. Adjust the differential side bearing preload. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT .
  12. Adjust the backlash. Refer to BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT .
  13. Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check. Refer to GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN INSPECTION .
  14. Install the brake backing plates. Refer to DISC BRAKE BACKING PLATE (REAR) in Disc Brakes.
  15. Install the rear axle shaft oil seal and the bearing. Refer to REAR AXLE SHAFT SEAL AND/OR BEARING REPLACEMENT .
  16. Install the axle shafts. Refer to REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  17. Install the rear axle housing cover and gasket. Refer to REAR AXLE HOUSING COVER AND GASKET REPLACEMENT .
  18. Install the brake rotors. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR (REAR) in Disc Brakes
  19. Install the brake caliper brackets. Refer to DISC BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET (REAR) in Disc Brakes.
  20. Install the rear axle assembly. Refer to REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT .
  21. Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - REAR DRIVE AXLE .
  22. Lower the vehicle.
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