Differential, adjusting: Notes

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Tighten bearing body with tool 3155 as far as the stop and secure.
- Tightening torque: 150 N.m (111 ft lb)

Fig 1: Tightening Differential Bearing Body With Tool 3155

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Tighten adjusting ring and mark its position.
- Tightening torque: 50 N.m (37 ft lb)

NOTE: Do not rotate the differential while making this measurement, as the bearings will otherwise settle and falsify the result of the measurement.

Turn adjusting ring again so it advances the distance of five locking lugs, then secure so that preload of tapered roller bearings is set.