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ELSD Differential Carrier - Installation






INSTALLATION





1. Slide differential assembly (1) into the right side of the housing. Then slide ELSD pump (2) and differential into housing.
2. Bolt spreader Adapters 9669 to the differential housing.
3. Install Spreader W-129-B on adapters and spread case 3mm (0.011in.).





4. Install differential bearing cups into their original locations.
5. Install axle tube side differential housing (1) snap ring (2).





6. Install snap ring (1) into differential housing (2).
7. Install differential housing seal with Installer 9505 and Handle C-4171.





8. Install differential bearing cap (2) between ELSD anti rotation tabs. Install bearing cap bolts (1) finger tight. Remove spreader then tighten bearing cap bolts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).





9. Install solenoid valve connector (1) to ELSD solenoid valve (2).





10. Lube new o-ring and install on axle tube (1).
11. Align axle tube (1) with differential housing flange (2) and push tube into place.

CAUTION: The tube must be perfectly aligned to the housing to prevent damage to the o-ring. Failure to follow these instructions will result in a leak.






12. Install three axle tube (1) mounting bolts (2) and tighten to 56 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
13. Apply a 6.35mm (1/4 in.) bead of Mopar(R) Gear Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive MS-GF44D or equivalent to the differential case.

CAUTION: If housing cover is not installed within 3 to 5 minutes, the differential case must be cleaned and new RTV applied. Failure to follow these instructions will result in a leak.

14. Install cover and tighten cover bolts in a criss-cross pattern to 56 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).