A7)
Install the spring and T-nut into the male outdrive. Be certain the lugs on
the T-nut engage properly in the slots of the outdrive. Set aside until A10.
A8)
Check the thrust washers for wear. They wear just as the diff rings do,
and are also reversible. Stand the diff bolt up on end and install one
washer on it with a new side up (left photo). Put some thrust grease all
around the exposed surface of the washer and place the six thrust balls on
the washer (center photo). We use a magnetized screw driver to pick up
and place the balls. Then slide the other washer over the bolt, good side
down (right photo). Don’t use too much grease here – the assembly must
be well lubricated BUT excess grease cannot escape and can cause the
diff to malfunction! So after the inner washer is installed run your finger
around the outside of the bearing assembly to remove any excess grease.
A9)
Put the thrust bolt, with thrust bearing, on your Allen driver, and install the
bolt into the female outdrive (center photo). Leave the driver engaged in
the bolt through step A 10. Now put the diff gear, with balls and bearing,
over the bolt so the diff balls contact the diff ring (right photo).
