Differential Carrier - Installation

INSTALLATION






NOTE: If differential bearings or differential case are replaced, Refer to adjustments for Differential Bearing Preload and Gear Backlash procedures Front Axle - 275FBI.

1. Install Adapters 10068 (1) on the differential housing (2).





2. Install Spreader W-129-B (1) on Adapters 10068 (2) and tighten spreader turnbuckle (3) finger-tight.





3. Mount Dial Indicator C-3339A (1) to the housing (2) with indicator plunger against the opposite side of the housing. Zero the indicator.
4. Spread housing, while measuring the distance with the dial indicator. CAUTION: Never spread housing over 0.38 mm (0.015 in.). Failure to follow these instruction will damage the housing.

5. Remove dial indicator.





6. Install differential case into the housing (2) with bearing cups and preload shims. Ensure differential bearing cups preload shims are seated in the housing. Tap differential case to ensure bearings cups are seated in the housing.
7. Install bearing caps and loosely install cap bolts.
8. Remove spreader and adapters (1) from housing.





9. Tighten large bearing cap bolts (2) to 160 Nm (118 ft. lbs.). Tighten small bearing cap bolts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
10. Install axle shafts.





11. Apply a bead of orange Mopar Axle RTV sealant or equivalent to the housing cover.

CAUTION: If cover is not installed within 3 to 5 minutes, the cover must be cleaned and new RTV applied. Failure to follow these instruction will cause a leak.

12. Install cover (1) and tighten bolts (2) in a criss-cross pattern to 46 Nm (34 ft. lbs.).





13. Fill differential to specifications.
14. Install cover (1) fill plug (2) and tighten to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).