FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Beginning With VIN #343314

DIFFERENTIAL CASE





1. Install side gears, pinion mate gears and thrust washers into differential case.
The clearance can be adjusted with side gear thrust washer. Refer to Application and ID.
Application and ID

2. Fit pinion mate shaft to differential case so that it meets lock pin holes.





3. Adjust backlash between side gear and pinion mate gear by selecting side gear thrust washer.
Backlash between side gear and pinion mate gear (Clearance between side gear thrust washer and differential case: 0.10 - 0.20 mm (0.0039 - 0.0079 inch)





4. Install pinion mate shaft lock pin with a punch. Make sure lock pin is flush with case.





5. Apply gear oil to gear tooth surfaces and thrust surfaces and check to see that they turn properly.
6. Install differential case assembly on ring gear.
Tighten bolts in a criss-cross pattern, lightly tapping bolt head with a hammer.





7. Press-fit side bearing inner cones on differential case with Tool.
Tool number:
A ST33190000 (J25523)
B ST33081000 ( - )