Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If the differential case has become separated, assemble the differential case by aligning the two arrows inside the differential case as shown.
- Install the ring gear to the differential case.
- Install the new ring gear bolts.
Hand start each bolt to ensure that the ring gear is properly installed to the differential case.
- Tighten the new ring gear bolts. Tighten the ring gear bolts alternately and in stages, gradually pulling the ring gear onto the differential case.
Tighten: Tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 165 N.m (122 lb ft).
- Install the pinion and the pinion bearings. Refer to Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement .
- Install the pinion gear bearing retainer. Refer to Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement .
- Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle) or Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD Inch Axles) .
- Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) or Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.5 LD Axle) or Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.5 Inch HD and 10.5 Inch Axles) .
- Lower the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case must be clean and free of burrs before installing the ring gear.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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