Case Assembly, Differential: Installation: Installation
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NOTE:
If replacement differential bearings or differential case are being installed, differential side bearing shim requirements may change. Refer Adjustments (Differential Bearing Preload and Gear Backlash) to determine the proper shim selection.
- Position Spreader (special tool #W-129-B, Spreader, Differential) (1) and with dowel pins from Adapter Kit (special tool #6987B, Adapter Kit, Axle Spreader) seated in housing locating holes. Install hold-down clamps (2) and tighten turnbuckle finger-tight.
- Install Pin (special tool #C-3288-B, Set, Alignment Pins) at the left side of the differential housing. Attach Dial Indicator (special tool #C-3339A, Set, Dial Indicator) (1) to pin. Load the indicator plunger (2) against the opposite side of the housing and zero the indicator.
- Spread the housing while measuring the distance with the dial indicator.CAUTION:
Never spread housing over 0.50 mm (0.020 in). Failure to follow these instructions will damage the housing.
- Remove the dial indicator.
- Install differential case (2) into the housing (1) with bearing cups (3) and preload shims. Tap the differential case to ensure the bearings cups (3) are seated in the housing.
- Install bearing caps with reference marks (1, 2) in their original locations.
- Loosely install differential bearing cap bolts.
- Remove axle housing spreader.
- Tighten bearing cap (1) bolts to proper Torque Specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install axle shafts.
- Install differential cover (1).