Differential Carrier Assembly Final Assembly (8.25 F4WD): Assembly
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- Inspect the alignment mark between the differential bearing adjuster and the differential carrier assembly case. If the line between the differential bearing adjuster and the differential carrier assembly case is not aligned, re-align the 2 components as necessary.
- Bend the differential adjuster nut lock tabs over the differential adjuster nut sleeves, 9.25 inch axle - right side.
- Install the differential adjuster nut lock, 9.25 inch axle - left side.
- Install the differential adjuster nut lock bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the differential adjuster lock nut bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Using the correct fluid, lubricate the clutch shaft pilot bearing with axle lubricant. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
- Install the clutch shaft to the differential carrier case half.
- Install the vent hose connector.
Tighten: Tighten the vent hose connector to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Install the vent hose (1) to the vent connector (2).
Tighten: Tighten the vent hose connector (2) to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Using the J 45225 (1) and the J 8092 (2), install the new left side axle shaft seal.
- Install the new left side inner axle shaft retainer ring.
- Install the left side inner shaft into the differential carrier assembly until the inner shaft is seated against the differential side gear.
- While holding the inner shaft against the differential side gear, turn the inner shaft in order to align the splines of the inner shaft with the splines on the differential side gear
- Using a soft faced mallet, drive the inner shaft into the differential case side gear until the retaining ring on the inner shaft is fully seated within the groove in the differential case side gear.
- Ensure that the inner shaft is properly retained in the differential case side gear by pulling back on the inner shaft.
- Install the inner axle shaft housing into a vise.
- Using the J 36609 (1) and the J 8092 (2), install the bearing. See Special Tools .
- Using the J 45225 (1) and the J 8092 (2), install the new right side inner axle shaft seal.
- Install the following components into the inner shaft housing:
- The inner axle shaft (1)-Carefully tap the inner axle shaft into place with a soft-faced mallet.
- The thrust washer, with tabs (5). Ensure the tabs on the thrust washer are aligned with the slots in the inner shaft housing.
- The new retainer ring (6) onto the inner axle shaft (1)
- Determine the clutch gear shim thickness. Refer to Inner Axle Shaft Shim Adjustment .
- The clutch gear shim (8)
- The clutch sleeve (9)
- The clutch fork assembly (10)
- The clutch fork inner spring (9)
- The inner axle housing gasket
IMPORTANT: Use chassis grease in order to hold the thrust washer in place. - Apply sealant to the inner shaft housing to differential carrier sealing surface. Use the correct sealant. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
- Install the inner shaft housing to the differential carrier assembly case.
- If servicing the 8.25 inch axle, install the inner shaft housing bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the inner shaft housing bolts to 73 N.m (54 lb ft).
- If servicing the 9.25 inch axle, install the inner shaft housing bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the inner shaft housing bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Install the drain plug and the washer.
- Install the fill plug and the washer.
Tighten: Tighten the drain plug and the fill plug to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
- Install the front drive axle actuator.
Tighten: Tighten the front drive axle actuator to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Using the J 21474-18 (2), J 36616-2 (1), and the J 36616-1 (1), install the differential carrier bushing (3).
- Using the J 21474-18 (2), J 36616-2 (1), and the J 36616-1 (1), install and the differential carrier assembly bushing.
- Install the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (8.25 inch) or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (9.25 inch) .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
The following service procedure is for the 9.25 inch axle.
IMPORTANT:
The following service procedure is for the 8.25 inch axle.
IMPORTANT:
Clamp only on the mounting flange of the inner axle shaft housing.
IMPORTANT:
When installing the bearing, ensure that the square shoulder of the bearing is facing inward.
IMPORTANT:
The following service procedure is for the 9.25 inch axle ONLY.
IMPORTANT:
Apply the correct sealant to the threads of the front axle actuator. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
NOTE:
Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice
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IMPORTANT:
The following service procedures are for the 9.25 inch axle ONLY.
IMPORTANT:
The following service procedures are for the 9.25 inch axle ONLY.