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Assembling Differential Assembly
1. With the pinion gear and new bearings installed, place
the selected (backlash) shim on the gear case side of
the ring gear with the chamfered side toward the ring
gear; then install into gear case/differential housing.
GC031A
GC020
2. Place the selected (end-play) shim, chamfered side
toward the gear, onto the cover side of the ring gear.
GC036B
NOTE: The spider and ring gear assembly must be
replaced as a complete unit.
3. Assemble the fork and sliding collar into the cover
assembly; then install the left bearing flange/bearing
assembly and seat firmly into the cover.
CF266A
CF267A
4. Apply a light coat of Gear Case Sealant to the cover
face and O-ring.
CF275A
5. Install the cover with existing cap screws (coated with
green Loctite #270). Tighten the cap screws evenly to
23 ft-lb.
NOTE: Grease can be applied to the O-ring for ease
of assembling.
NOTE: If a new housing is being installed, tighten
the cap screws to 28 ft-lb.
6. Install the shift fork shaft w/spring into the housing
making sure the shaft O-ring is positioned to the
inside.
