Final Drive: Assembly

NOTE: The differential is serviced as an assembly. The only parts that are serviceable within the differential are the differential bearing cups and cones. If any other part fails within the differential, you must replace the differential assembly along with the transfer shaft.

NOTE: Use Mopar® ATF RTV (MS-GF41), or equivalent, on retainer and extension housing/adapter plate to seal to case.

Using Miller Special Tool L-4410, and C-4171, install differential bearing to differential (extension housing side). (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Positioning Bearing Cone Onto Differential
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Using Miller Special Tool 5052 and C-4171, install differential bearing to differential (bearing retainer side).
Using Miller Special Tool 6061 and C-4171, install differential bearing race to bearing retainer. (Fig 2).

Fig 2: Identifying Differential Bearing Retainer
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Using Miller Special Tool L-4520 and C-4171, install differential bearing cup to extension housing.
Measure and adjust differential bearing preload (Refer to ADJUSTMENTS ).
Install differential assembly to case. Install extension housing/adapter plate and bearing retainer.
Install bearing retainer with a bead of Mopar® ATF RTV (MS-GF41) and torque bolt to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.). (Fig 3).

Fig 3: Installing Differential Retainer Bolts
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Install extension housing/adapter plate with a bead of Mopar® ATF RTV (MS-GF41) and torque bolts to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
Install differential cover with a bead of Mopar® ATF RTV (MS-GF41) (Fig 4) and torque bolts ( Fig 5) to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).

Fig 4: Installing Differential Cover
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Fig 5: Installing Differential Cover Bolts
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