Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)

Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)

^ Tools Required
- J 24429 Side Bearing Backlash Spanner

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the axle shafts.
3. Remove the rear axle housing cover.





4. Remove the differential bearing adjuster nut retainers.





Caution: Refer to Differential Case Removal Caution in Service Precautions.

5. Remove the bearing cap bolts.
6. Remove the bearing caps. Mark the bearing caps left and right.
7. Loosen the adjusters using the J 24429 .





Notice: Refer to Differential Housing Cover and Gasket Removal Notice in Service Precautions.

8. Remove the differential assembly.
9. Remove the bearing cups. Mark the cups left and right. Place the cups with the bearing caps.
10. Remove the differential side bearings, if necessary.
11. Remove the ring gear, if necessary.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the ring gear, if necessary.
2. Install the differential side bearings, if necessary.
3. Lubricate the differential side bearings with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid.





4. Place the case, with the bearing cups installed, into the axle housing .Support the case in order to keep the case from falling out of the axle housing.





5. Install the bearing caps and the bolts. Do not torque the bearing cap bolts at this time.





6. Turn the adjusters evenly on each side using the J 24429 until snug against the differential.
7. Adjust the differential side bearing preload.
8. Adjust the backlash .
9. Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

10. Tighten the bearing cap bolts.
^ Tighten the bearing cap bolts to 185 Nm (136 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the axle shafts.
12. Install the rear axle housing cover.
13. Fill the axle with the proper lubricant.
14. Lower the vehicle.