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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
2. Place the ring gear with selected shim into the cover
and measure the ring gear to thrust button clearance
with a thickness gauge. Clearance should be 0.002-
0.004 in.
GC058A
3. If clearance is as specified, remove the ring gear and
thrust button; then place a drop of red Loctite #271
on the threads and tighten to 8 ft-lb (left-hand
threads).
4. If clearance is not as specified, repeat steps 1 and 2
using thicker shim (clearance too great) or thinner
shim (clearance too small) until correct specification
is reached.
REAR DRIVE INPUT SHAFT/
HOUSING
Removing/Disassembling
1. Remove the cap screws securing the rear drive input
shaft/housing to the rear gear case; then remove the
input housing assembly.
GZ183
2. Remove the input shaft from the input housing; then
remove the oil seal.
GZ180
GZ182A
3. Remove the snap ring retaining the input bearing and
using an appropriate bearing driver, press the bearing
from the housing.
GZ184A