Differential Assembly: Reassembly
- Install differential side gears, pinions and washers in differential case. Insert pinion shaft. Measure side gear and pinion backlash. Backlash should be .005-.007" (.13-.18 mm). If backlash is not correct, make adjustments by selecting a different thickness of washer.
- Align pinion shaft with holes in case and drive lock pin from ring gear side until pin falls about .039" (1 mm) below surface. Lock pin in position by peening hole. Press side bearings onto case. Install ring gear. Install and tighten ring gear bolts, then bend locking tabs to hold bolts. See Figure and Fig 1 .
- Install drive axle shafts and secure with snap rings. Measure clearance between pinion shaft and tip of drive axle shaft. Adjust clearance to less than .008" (.2 mm) by using thicker snap ring.
NOTE:
Snap rings are available in 2 thicknesses: .039-.043" (1.0-1.1 mm) and .045-.049" (1.15-1.25 mm).