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Tools Required

  1. Install the thrust washers and the differential side gears into the differential case.

    If the same differential side gears and the thrust washers are being used, install the gears and the washers to the original locations.

    Fig 1: Identifying Differential Side Gears & Thrust Washers
    G01279626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the differential pinion gears by performing the following steps:
    1. 2.1 Position both pinion gears between the differential side gears directly opposite of each other.
    2. 2.2 Rotate the differential side gears until the pinion gears are opposite the opening in the differential case in line with the pinion shaft opening.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Differential Pinion Gears & Thrust Washers
    G01279627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the thrust washers in between the pinion gear and differential case using a hammer and brass drift.
  4. Install the differential side gear spacers.
  5. Install the pinion gear shaft.
    Fig 3: Identifying Pinion Gear Shaft
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  6. Install the pinion shaft lock bolt. Tighten the pinion shaft lock bolt to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).
    Fig 4: Identifying Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
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    Important:  The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case must be clean and free of burrs before installing the ring gear.

  7. Install the ring gear onto the differential case.
    Fig 5: Installing Ring Gear Onto Differential Case
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    Important:  The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.

  8. Install the new ring gear bolts.

    Hand start each bolt to ensure that the ring gear is properly installed to the differential case.

    9. Fig 6: Identifying New Ring Gear Bolts
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  9. Tighten the new ring gear bolts. Tighten the ring gear bolts alternately and in stages, gradually pulling the ring gear onto the differential case. Tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 138 N.m (102 lb ft).
  10. Install the differential side bearings by performing the following steps:
    1. 10.1 In order to protect the differential case, install the J 36597  in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
    2. 10.2 Install the J 29710  (2) and the J 8092  (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown.
    3. 10.3 Drive the differential case bearing onto the case using the J 29710  and the J 8092  .
      Fig 7: Installing Differential Case Bearing
      G01279632Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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