Differential Assembly: Reassembly
- To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Install washers with chamfered edge toward gear. Install pinion gears, side gears and pinion shaft.
- Measure backlash between pinion gears and side gears. Ensure pinion gear tooth contacts adjacent gear tooth during measurement. Backlash should be .005-.007" (.13-.18 mm). If not within specification, install different thickness washers. Washers are available in different thicknesses. Install pin once backlash is as specified. Stake pin to differential case.
- Install ring gear. Tighten bolts to 42-49 ft. lbs. (57-66 N.m). Install axle shafts and snap rings. Measure clearance between shaft and side gear. Select and install snap ring to adjust clearance to 0-.008" (0-.20 mm). Snap rings are available in different thicknesses.