Installation Procedure
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- Install the ring gear to the differential case.
- The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads. Hand start each ring gear bolt so as not to cross thread the ring gear bolts or the differential carrier.
- Use hand tool ONLY when tightening the NEW ring gear bolts.
- Install the NEW ring gear bolts and tighten to 120 N.m (89 lb ft) in a crisscross pattern to draw and seat the ring gear and the differential carrier.
- Install the selective shim onto the pinion. Refer to Pinion Depth Adjustment (9.5LD Inch Axle) , Pinion Depth Adjustment (10.5 Inch Axle) , Pinion Depth Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle) .
- Install the inner pinion bearing to the pinion. Refer to Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) , Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
- Install a NEW collapsible spacer.
- Lubricate the pinion bearings with axle lubricant. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .
- Install the outer pinion bearing into the axle housing.
- Install the pinion drive gear into the axle housing.
- Install the drive pinion flange/yoke. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement .
- Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles) .
- Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) , Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle) .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case must be clean and free of burrs before installing the ring gear.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
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