150
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5. Using a new gasket, install the assembled rear drive
input shaft/housing onto the rear drive gear case and
secure with the three cap screws. Tighten to 23 ft-lb.
INSTALLING
1. If removed, tilt the gear case to the left side and place
into the frame from either side making sure the front
spacer is in place; then apply molybdenum grease to
the splines of the drive coupler.
2. Making sure the washer is inside of the differential,
slide the rear driveshaft into the differential.
NOTE: It is critical to apply molybdenum grease to
all splines of all driveshafts.
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3. With the spring in the rear driveshaft, lower the gear
case and slide it onto the engine output shaft making
sure the boot slips over the splined shaft; then install
the lower front and upper rear through-bolts. Do not
tighten at this time.
NOTE: Make sure all spacers are correctly located
at the gear case mounting points.
4. Install the boot clamp on the drive coupler; then install
the lower frame/gear case bracket and mounting cap
screw. Do not tighten at this time.
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5. Install the lower lateral links and secure with the bolts
and new lock nuts. Do not tighten at this time.
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6. In order, tighten the lower frame/gear case bracket mount-
ing nuts (A) to 35 ft-lb, lower lateral link nuts (B) to 40 ft-
lb, and the gear case cap screw (C) to 20 ft-lb; then tighten
the nuts on lower front and upper rear through-bolts to 38
ft-lb.
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7. Install the upper left lateral link and secure with a bolt and
nut. Tighten to 40 ft-lb.
AT THIS POINT
For servicing the input shaft, pinion gear, needle bear-
ing, and axle seal, see Front Differential in this section.