Removal and Installation: Installation
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- Apply sealant to threads of differential lock position switch.
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants .
CAUTION: Remove old sealant from gear carrier and differential lock position switch. Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material from application and gear carrier and differential lock position switch. - Install differential lock position switch on gear carrier and tighten differential lock position switch bolts with the specified torque. Refer to Exploded View .
- Slide the differential case assembly back into position.CAUTION: Make sure the anti-rotation tabs (1) are aligned vertically.
- Align paint matching mark on side bearing caps with that on gear carrier and install side bearing caps on gear carrier without tightening to specification.CAUTION: Do not tighten at this point. This allows further tightening of side bearing adjusters.
- Connect differential lock solenoid harness (B) and differential lock position switch harness connector (A). Then install it to gear carrier, tighten to the specified torque. Refer to Exploded View .
: Front
- Adjust backlash of drive gear and drive pinion. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly .
- Check total preload torque. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly .
- Check tooth contact. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly .
- Install the carrier cover to the gear carrier. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly .
- Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.CAUTION: Fill the rear final drive assembly with recommended differential gear oil. Refer to Refilling .