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Differential Case Assembly Assemble: Assemble

    Fig 1: Differential Side Gears & Thrust Washers
    GM851734Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the thrust washers and the differential side gears into the differential case.

    If the same differential side gears and the thrust washers are being used, install the gears and the washers to the original locations.

    2. Fig 2: Identifying Differential Pinion Gears & Thrust Washers
    GM851732Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the differential pinion gears by performing the following steps:
    1. Position both pinion gears between the differential side gears directly opposite of each other.
    2. Rotate the differential side gears until the pinion gears are opposite the opening in the differential case in line with the pinion shaft opening.
  3. Install the thrust washers in between the pinion gear and differential case using a hammer and brass drift.
  4. Install the differential side gear spacers.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Differential And Pinion Shaft
    GM851733Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the pinion gear shaft.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
    GM851727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  6. Install the pinion shaft lock bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the pinion shaft lock bolt to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).

    7. Fig 5: Ring Gear & Differential Case
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    IMPORTANT: The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case must be clean and free of burrs before installing the ring gear.
  7. Install the ring gear onto the differential case.
    8. Fig 6: Identifying Ring Gear Bolts
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    IMPORTANT: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.
  8. Install the new ring gear bolts.

    Hand start each bolt to ensure that the ring gear is properly installed to the differential case.

  9. 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 138 N.m (102 lb ft).

    10. Fig 7: Installing Differential Side Bearing
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  10. Install the differential side bearings by performing the following steps:
    1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 36597  in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation. See Special Tools .
    2. Install the J 29710  (2) and the J 8092  (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown. See Special Tools .
    3. Drive the differential case bearing onto the case using the J 29710  and the J 8092  . See Special Tools .
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