Removal and Installation
REMOVAL1. Remove differential fill plug.
2. Remove differential cover and drain fluid.
3. Remove axle shafts.
4. Mark bearing caps and housing for installation reference.
5. Remove differential bearing cap bolts.
6. Mount Adapters 9317 (1) (Fig. 30) on differential housing (2).
7. Position Spreader W-129-B (2) on adapters (1) (Fig. 31). Mount dial indicator on housing to measure housing spread.
CAUTION: Never spread over 0.3 mm (0.011 in). If the housing is over-spread, it could be distorted or damaged.
8. Remove differential (2) with bearings, cups (3) and differential shims (Fig. 32).
9. Mark bearings and shims for installation reference.
10. Clean the housing cavity with flushing oil, light engine oil or lint free cloth.
NOTE: Do not use water, steam, kerosene or gasoline for cleaning.
INSTALLATION
1. Spread the differential housing (1).
CAUTION: Never spread over 0.3 mm (0.011 in). If the housing is over-spread, it could be distorted or damaged.
2. Install differential case (2) into the housing (1) with bearings, cups (3) and shims (Fig. 53).
3. Loosely install differential bearing cap bolts.
4. Remove spreader (2) and adapters (1) from housing (Fig. 54).
5. Tighten bearing cap bolts to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
6. Install axle shafts.
7. Install differential cover and tighten bolts to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
8. Fill differential housing with lubricant.