Case Assembly, Differential: Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Spreader & Spreader Retainers

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NOTE:

If differential bearings or differential case are replaced, differential bearing preload and gear backlash must be adjusted.

Install Spreader (special tool #W-129-B, Spreader, Differential) (1) and Spreader Retainers (special tool #W-129-1, Adapters, Spreader) (2) on Spreader Adapters (special tool #9959, Plates, Spreader) and tighten spreader turnbuckle finger-tight.

Fig 2: Identifying Dial Indicator & Indicator Plunger
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Attach Dial Indicator (special tool #C-3339A, Set, Dial Indicator) (1) to spreader retainer stud. Load indicator plunger (2) against opposite side of the housing and zero the indicator
Spread the differential case 0.34 mm (0.013 in).
CAUTION:
Never spread the differential housing over 0.34 mm (0.013 in). Failure to follow these instructions will damage the housing.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Differential Case, Bearing Cups And Shims
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Remove dial indicator.
Install differential case (1) bearing cups (2) and shims into housing.
Install bearing caps and loosely install bolts.
Loosen turnbuckle remove spreader retainers and spreader.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Spreader Adapters On Differential Housing
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Remove spreader adapters (1) from differential housing (2).

Fig 5: Bearing Cap Bolts
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Tighten bearing cap (1) bolts in a criss-cross pattern to 54-68 N.m (39-50 ft. lbs.).
Install right axle shaft and half shafts.
Install differential housing cover.