- Apply lubricate to the pinion and side gears using the correct lubricant. Refer to
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.
Note: If reusing the differential side gears and the thrust washers, install them in their the original locations.
- Install the thrust washers and the differential side gears into the differential case.
- Position both pinion gears between the differential side gears directly opposite of each other.
- Rotate the differential side gears until the pinion gears are opposite the opening in the differential case in line with the pinion shaft opening.
- Using a hammer and brass drift, install the thrust washers in between the pinion gear and differential case.
- Install the differential side gear spacers, if equipped.
- Install the pinion gear shaft.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the pinion shaft lock bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the pinion shaft lock bolt to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).
Note: The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case must be clean and free of burrs before installing the ring gear.
- Install the ring gear onto the differential case.
Note: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.
- Hand start each of the NEW ring gear bolts.
Note: Tighten the ring gear bolts alternately and in stages, gradually pulling the ring gear onto the differential case.
- Install the new ring gear bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 138 N·m (102 lb ft).
- In order to protect the differential case, install the
J 36597 in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
- Install the
J 29710 (2) and the
J 8092 (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown.
- Using the
J 29710 and the
J 8092 , install the differential case bearing onto the case.