10.5 Inch Axle

Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the differential assembly.
3. Remove the pinion gear bearing retainer. Service Precautions
4. Remove the pinion and the pinion bearings. Service Precautions

Important: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.





5. Remove the ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.

Notice: Refer to Ring Gear Removal Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Remove the ring gear from the differential. Drive the gear off with a brass drift if necessary.

Installation Procedure





1. If the differential case has become separated, assemble the differential case by aligning the two arrows inside the differential case as shown.

Important: The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case must be clean and free of burrs before installing the ring gear,

2. Install the ring gear to the differential case.

Important: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.





3. Install the new ring gear bolts.
Hand start each bolt to ensure that the ring gear is properly installed to the differential case.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Tighten the new ring gear bolts. Tighten the ring gear bolts alternately and in stages, gradually pulling the ring gear onto the differential case.
Tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 165 Nm (122 lb ft).
5. Install the pinion and the pinion bearings. Service Precautions
6. Install the pinion gear bearing retainer. Service Precautions
7. Install the differential assembly.
8. Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid.
9. Lower the vehicle.