Installation

INSTALLATION
1. Apply a coating of hypoid gear lubricant to the differential bearings, bearing cups, and threaded adjusters. A dab of grease can be used to keep the adjusters in position. Carefully position the assembled differential case in the housing.





2. Install the differential bearing caps in their original location (Fig. 29)
3. Install bearing cap bolts and tighten the upper bolts to 14 Nm 10 ft. lbs. Tighten the lower bolts finger-tight until the bolt head is seated.
4. Perform the differential bearing preload and adjustment procedure.
5. Tighten bearing cap bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs).
6. Install adjuster locks on the bearing caps.
7. Install axle shafts.





8. Apply a bead of Mopar Silicone Rubber Sealant or equivalent to the housing cover (Fig. 30). Install the housing cover within 5 minutes after applying the sealant.
9. Install the cover and any identification tag. Tighten the cover bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
10. Fill differential with gear lubricant to bottom of the fill plug hole.
11. Install the fill hole plug.
12. Install wheel and tire assemblies.
13. Remove support and lower vehicle.
14. Trac-Lok differential equipped vehicles should be road tested by making 10 to 12 slow figure-eight turns. This maneuver will pump the lubricant through the clutch discs to eliminate a possible chatter noise complaint.