FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Differential - Assembly






ASSEMBLY





WARNING: Use welding gloves when handling heated components. Failure to follow these instructions will result in personal injury.

CAUTION: A bearing heater is used to assembly some components. Use only a bearing heater/hot plate and follow manufacture's instructions. Heat components to 100 - 177 Celsius (212 deg Min. - 350 deg Max Fahrenheit). Never use an open flame to heat components. Never leave components on heater for an extended amount of time. If component is discolored after heating, the component has been overheated and must not be used. Failure to follow these instructions will result in component damage.

1. A bearing heater may be used in place of a installer.




2. Install small gear and shaft (3) onto large gear (4).
3. Using Installer L-4507 (1) or a bearing heater, install the bearing (2) onto the shaft.




4. Using Installer L-4507 (1) or a bearing heater install the small gear side bearing onto the shaft.




5. Install the new reduction gear nut and tighten to 250 Nm (184 ft. lbs.).




6. For two wheel vehicles, use Installer C-3716 - A and Handle C-4171 or a bearing heater to install the bearings onto the carrier (both sides). Use installer 9333-2 or a bearing heater on the big bearing and Installer C-3716 - A and Handle C-4171 on the small bearing for four wheel drive vehicles.




7. Install the side gears (2) and shims (3) onto the carrier.




8. Place the pinion gears (3) onto the side gears with the correct shims (1).
9. Roll into place.




10. Install the pinion shaft (2).




11. Use a new roll pin (3).




12. Install the roll pin (3) using a pin punch (1).