Differential Case: Installation: Assembly

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Fig 1: Pressing Differential Ring Gear On Differential Case

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Press a new anti-lock speed sensor ring, if removed, and the ring gear on the differential case.

Fig 2: Identifying Differential Ring Gear Bolts

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Install the 10 new ring gear bolts.
- Tighten to 105 Nm (77 lb-ft).

Fig 3: View Of Differential Assembly In Axle Housing

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With pinion depth set and pinion installed, place the differential case in the rear axle housing.

Fig 4: Identifying Differential Bearing Shim On LH Side

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Install a nominal shim on the left side.

Fig 5: Identifying LH Differential Bearing Cap And Bolts

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NOTE: Always install the bearing caps in their original locations and positions.

NOTE: Apply pressure toward the left side to make sure the left bearing cup is seated.

Install the left bearing cap and loosely install the 2 bearing cap bolts.

Fig 6: Identifying Differential Bearing Shim

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Install progressively larger shims on the right side until the largest shim selected can be assembled by hand.

Fig 7: Identifying Differential Bearing Cap And Differential Bearing Cap Bolts

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Install the right side bearing cap and tighten the 2 left side and 2 right side bolts.
- Tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).

Fig 8: Rotating Differential Assembly

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Rotate the differential case to make sure it rotates freely.