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. Observe the reference marks and install the differential bearing caps at their original locations (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.

NOTE: Be sure that all bearing cap bolts are tightened to their final torque of 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.) before proceeding.

5. Install the axle shafts.





6. Apply a bead of orange Mopar Axle Sealant or equivalent to the housing cover (Fig. 30).
Install the housing cover within 5 minutes after applying the sealant.
7. Install the cover and any identification tag. Tighten the cover bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
8. Fill differential with lubricant to bottom of the fill plug hole. Refer to the Lubricant Specifications for the quantity and type.
9. Install the fill hole plug and lower the vehicle.
10. Trac-lok differential equipped vehicles should be road tested by making 10 to 12 slow finger tight turns. This maneuver will pump the lubricant through the clutch discs to eliminate a possible chatter noise complaint.