Assemble

Differential Case Assembly Assemble
^ Tool. Required
- J 8092 Driver Handle
- J 22761 Differential Side Bearing Installer (8.25 Inch Axle)
- J 29710 Differential Side Bearing Installer (9.25 Inch Axle)





1. Install the thrust washers and the differential side gears into the differential case.
If the same differential side gears and the thrust washers are being used, install the gears and the washers to the original locations.
2. Install the differential pinion gears.
2.1. Position one pinion gear between the differential side gears.
2.2. Rotate the differential side gears until the pinion gear is directly opposite the opening in the differential case.
2.3. Place the other pinion gear between the differential side gears.
Line up the hole in both pinion gears.
3. Install the thrust washers.
Rotate the pinion gears toward the opening in order to permit the sliding in of the thrust washers.
4. Install the pinion gear shaft.
5. Install the new pinion gear shaft lock pin using a hammer and a brass drift (8.25 inch axle).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the pinion shaft lock bolt (9.25 inch axle).
^ Tighten the pinion shaft lock bolt to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).

Important: The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case must be clean and free of burrs before installing the ring gear.

7. Install the ring gear onto the differential case.
8. Install two left hand threaded studs into the ring gear on opposite sides.





9. Place the ring gear on the case. Align the studs with the holes in the differential case.
10. Install the new ring gear bolts.
^ Tighten the ring gear bolts alternately and in stages, gradually pulling the ring gear onto the differential case.
^ Tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 120 Nm (88 lb ft).





11. Install the differential case bearings using the J18092 (1) and the J22761 (2) or the J129710 (2).