Installation

Standard Differential / Rear Axle - 8 1/4 inch

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 differential bearing caps in their original locations (Fig. 31).
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 in a cries-cross pattern to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
6. Install adjuster locks on the bearing caps.
7. Install axle shafts.






8. Apply a bead of red Mopar Silicone Rubber Sealant or equivalent to the housing cover (Fig. 32).

CAUTION: If cover is not installed within 3 to 5 minutes, the cover must be cleaned and new RTV applied or adhesion quality will be compromised.

9. Install cover and tighten bolts in a cries-cross pattern to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
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.