Assembly

Fig. 8 Side gear thrust washer & diaphragm spring installation. Exc. limited slip differential:

Components that are to be reused should be installed in original position to ensure proper operation.

1. Install ring gear side gear and one pinion shaft/pinion gear assembly, then the case cover, and torque cover bolts to 16 ft. lbs.
2. Mount a dial indicator on case with plunger inserted through drive flange opening and bearing against face of side gear.
3. Press side gear into contact with pinions using screwdriver, then zero dial indicator.
4. Pull side gear back against case and record dial indicator reading.
5. Subtract .002 inch from measurement obtained in step 3, then select side gear shim and spring as close as possible to remainder to obtain .002-.004 inch side gear clearance.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 with case cover side gear.
7. Disassemble unit, install selected shims and springs on respective side gears with concave side of spring facing gear, Fig. 8.
8. Coat all components with axle lubricant, reverse disassembly procedure to complete assembly, then evenly torque case cover bolts to 16 ft. lbs. in crossing pattern.