Front Differential Bearing Race and Side Gear Shim Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: View Of Front Differential Bearing Race Selective Shim

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Once the proper shim has been selected, install the new front differential bearing race selective shim (88) into the transmission case assembly.

Fig 2: View Of Front Differential Bearing Race Installation

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Using J 8092 (1) and J 45184 (2), install the front differential bearing race (90) into the transmission case assembly. See Special Tools .
After the front differential bearing race is correctly installed into the case, repeat the rotational torque measurement procedure to verify that the correct shim thickness was selected.