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CD027
7. Install the wheel and tighten to 80 ft-lb.
8. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
9. Check the front differential lubricant level and add
lubricant as necessary.
PR065A
Rear Gear Case
REMOVING
NOTE: Release the cargo box latch and allow the
cargo box to tilt back; then remove the cargo box
lift support by removing the cap screw and nut
securing the lower lift support to the frame. The
cargo box will tilt fully rearward.
1. Drain the lubricant from the rear gear case; then
remove both rear drive axles (see Drive Axles in this
section).
2. Remove the driveline brake caliper; then cut the
rear-most propeller shaft boot clamp and slide the
boot forward.
3. Remove the boot clamps on the rear driveline boot.
4. Remove the two cap screws and lock nuts securing
the rear gear case to the frame; then remove the gear
case through the upper left-side of the frame and lift
out the top.
PR207
RING GEAR/THRUST BUTTON
Removing
1. Remove the cap screws securing the gear case cover
to the gear case; then remove the ring gear.
2. Remove the thrust button from the gear case cover
(left-hand threads). Account for a shim.
Inspecting
1. Inspect the ring gear for excessive wear, missing or
chipped teeth, or discoloration.
2. Inspect the thrust button for excessive wear or dis-
coloration.
3. Inspect the bearings for discoloration, roughness, or
excessive wear.
NOTE: For servicing bearings or seals, see Front
Differential in this section.
Installing/Shimming
NOTE: Ring gear clearance must be adjusted
prior to selecting shim for the thrust button.
1. Install the thrust button with shim into the gear case
cover and tighten securely (left-hand threads).
GC057A
AT THIS POINT
For servicing the input shaft, pinion gear, needle
bearing, ring gear, and axle seal, see Front Differen-
tial in this section.
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