Special Tools

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J 8001: Dial Indicator Set
J 24429: Side Bearing Backlash Spanner
J 25025: Guide Pins

NOTE:

Ensure that the side bearing surfaces in the axle housing are clean and free of burrs. If the original bearings are to be reused, the original bearing cups must also be used.
The differential side bearings must be initially preloaded in order to determine the backlash of the gear set. After the backlash is set, the final bearing preload is set.