Assembly Procedure
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- Lubricate the pinion and side gears using the proper axle lubricant. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .
- Install the differential side gear thrust washers (4) to the differential side gears (5).
- Install the differential side gears (5) and thrust washers (4) into the differential case (2).
- Position one pinion gear (7) between the differential side gears (5).
- Position the second pinion gear (7) between the differential side gears (5).
- Rotate the differential side gears (5) until the pinion gears (7) are directly opposite the opening in the differential case (2).
- Rotate the pinion gears (7) toward the differential opening.
- Install the thrust washers (6) on the pinion gears (5).
- Rotate the pinion gears until they are aligned with the holes in the differential case (2) for the pinion shaft (1).
- Install the pinion shaft (1).
- Install the NEW differential pinion gear shaft locking bolt and tighten to.
- For the 8.6 inch axle, tighten the pinion bolt to 36 N.m (27 lb ft).
- For the 9.5 inch axle, tighten the pinion bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the differential ring gear to the differential case. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6, 9.5LD Inch Axles) .
- Install the differential side bearings. Refer to Differential Bearing Replacement .
NOTE:
If the same differential side gears and the thrust washers are being used, install the gears and the thrust washers to their original locations.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .