Differential Assembly: Reassembly
- Press NEW bearings on differential case (if removed). Install side gears and spacers in differential case.NOTE: If original side gears and spacers are used, ensure components are installed in original location. If NEW side gears are used, install NEW spacers with thickness of .039" (1.00 mm).
- Install thrust washers on pinion gears. Install pinion gears and thrust washers in differential case. Rotate pinion gears to mesh with side gears. Install pinion shaft.
- Using dial indicator, measure side gear backlash between side gear and pinion gear on both sides of differential case. See Fig 2 .
- Side gear backlash should be .0010-.0059" (.025-.150 mm) and should be the same on both sides. If side gear backlash is not within specification, install different thickness spacers on side gears.
- Once correct side gear backlash is obtained, install NEW lock pin in differential case. After installing lock pin, ensure distance from end of lock pin to surface on differential case is less than .118" (3.00 mm). This ensures full installation of lock pin.
- Install ring gear on differential case. Lubricate threads of ring gear bolts with ATF. Install and tighten ring gear bolts in a crisscross pattern to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .