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Rear Axle Assembly

  1. Apply Loctite Sealant (1052942) onto left side axle cover lubrication reservoir. Install left side axle cover. Tighten left side axle cover bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  2. Reuse pinion cartridge shims removed during disassembly if drive pinion cartridge has not been disassembled. If pinion cartridge has been disassembled, select proper size shims.
  3. Install drive pinion shim pack into differential carrier. Using a heat gun, heat differential carrier around drive pinion cartridge opening. Install drive pinion cartridge into differential carrier. Tighten drive pinion cartridge bolts to 41 ft. lbs. (56 N.m). Check pinion rotating torque. Rotation torque should not be greater than 22 INCH lbs. (2.5 N.m).
  4. Install rear axle cover. Tighten rear axle cover bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). Install differential case assembly into differential carrier. Install "C" clip onto right output shaft. Install right side transmission stud mount and bolts. Install right side transmission mounting stud to differential carrier.
  5. Install right side axle cover. Tighten right axle cover bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 N.m). Install VSS. Tighten VSS bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Install drain plug, and refill differential. See LUBRICATION  .
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