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ASSEMBLY (1) Install differential side gears and thrust wash- ers. (2) Install differential pinion and thrust washers. in the differential case and install the pinion shaft (5) Lubricate all differential components with hypoid gear lubricant. INSTALLATION (1) Apply a coating of hypoid gear lubricant to the differential bearings, bearing cups, and threaded (2) Install the differential assembly into the hous- ing. (3) Install the differential bearing caps in their original locations (Fig. 29). (4) Install bearing cap bolts and tighten the upper bolts to 14 N·m (10 ft. lbs.). Tighten the lower bolts (5) Perform the differential bearing preload and adjustment procedure. NOTE: Be sure that all bearing cap bolts are tight- (6) Install axle shafts. Sealant or equivalent to the housing cover (Fig. 30). Install the housing cover within 5 minutes after applying the sealant. (8) Install the cover and any identification tag and tighten cover bolts to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.). (9) Fill differential with lubricant to bottom of the fill plug hole. Refer to the Lubricant Specifications (10) Install the fill hole plug and lower the vehicle. Fig. 27 Pinion Shaft Lock Screw 1 - LOCK SCREW Fig. 28 Differential 1 - THRUST WASHER Fig. 29 Bearing Caps 1 - REFERENCE MARKS 3 - 98 REAR AXLE - 9 1/4 AN DIFFERENTIAL (Continued) |