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Final Assembly

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- Tools Required:
- J 8092 Driver Handle
- J 23765 Axle Shaft Bearing Installer
- J 23771 Axle Shaft Seal installer
- J 23911 Pinion Oil Seal Installer

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you Install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.





1. Bearing with J 23765 and J 8092 until the tool bottoms against the housing shoulder.
- Lubricate the bearing with axle lubricant.





2. Oil seal using J 23771 until the seal is flush with the axle tube.
- Lubricate the seal lips with axle lubricant.
3. Axle shafts into the axle housing.
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
- The splines at the end of the axle shaft must engage with the splines of the axle side gear.
4. "C" clips on the axle shaft.
- Pull the axle shaft outward so the "C" clip seats in the counterbore of the axle side gear.
5. Pinion shaft through the case and differential gears.
- Align the hole in the pinion shaft with the lock bolt hole.

Important: Anytime a differential pinion shaft locking screw is removed, it is important to coat the screw threads with Loctite 242 before reinstalling. These screws are coated with an adhesive which helps to prevent the screw from loosening in the case. When this screw is removed, the adhesive is also removed.

6. New pinion shaft lock bolt.
- Tighten lock bolt to 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
7. RTV sealant: and cover.
- Tighten axle cover bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
8. Lubricant in the axle (SAE 80W-90).
- Lubricant to a level within 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) of the filler plug hole.
9. Fill plug.
- Tighten fill plug to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
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