Differential Assembly: Reassembly

Install side gears, washers, pinion gears and shaft. Measure side gear backlash while holding another side gear toward case. Standard backlash is .002-.010" (.04-.24 mm). If backlash is not within specifications, use different thrust washers. Washers are available in sizes from 1.48-1.77 mm in .05 mm increments.
Drive straight-pin through case and hole in pinion shaft. Stake pin and differential case. Clean contact surface of differential case. Heat ring gear to 212-230°F (100-110°C) in an oil bath. Clean contact surface of ring gear with solvent. Quickly install ring gear on differential case.
Coat ring gear bolts with gear oil. Install new lock plates. Tighten bolts to 71 ft. lbs. (96 N.m). Check ring gear runout. Stake lock plate.

Fig 1: Exploded View of Differential Assembly