Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Assembly
- 1.NOTE: Do not torque the 4 ring gear bolts.
Hand-start 4 new ring gear bolts to align the holes in the ring gear and the differential case. Evenly tighten the 4 bolts to seat the ring gear onto the differential case.
- 2.
Install the remaining new differential ring gear bolts and tighten in 2 stages.Torque:
Stage 1: 24 lb.ft (33 Nm)
Stage 2: 60°
- 3.
Using the special tools, press new differential carrier bearings on the differential assembly.Use Special Service Tool: 307-587 Differential bearing installer and guide.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
- 4.
Select a new differential shim. REFER to: Torque Converter Housing .