10.5 Inch Axle

Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the differential.
3. Remove the pinion gear bearing retainer.
4. Remove the pinion and the pinion bearings.
5. Remove the left handed threaded ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.

Notice: Do not pry the ring gear from the differential case. Prying the ring gear from the differential case may cause damage to the ring gear and/or the differential case.

6. Remove the ring gear from the differential. Drive the gear off with a brass drift if necessary.

Installation Procedure





1. If the differential case has become separated, assemble the differential case by aligning the two arrows inside the differential case as shown.

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

2. Install the ring gear to the differential case.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the new left-hand threaded 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 165 Nm (122 lb ft).
4. Install the pinion and the pinion bearings.
5. Install the pinion gear bearing retainer.
6. Install the differential.
7. Lower the vehicle.