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Center Differential Carrier: Assembly

  1. Install the thrust washer onto the intermediate shaft.
  2. Install thrust bearing onto the intermediate shaft.
  3. Install the pinion gears and washers.
  4. Insert the shaft into the center differential assembly.
  5. Install the snap ring.
  6. Using a press, install a new ball bearing into the center differential assembly.

    ST 498077000 REMOVER

    Fig 1: Installing Ball Bearing Into Center Differential Assembly Using Special Tool
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  7. Apply Vaseline onto the seal ring outer surface and shaft grooves.
  8. Install new seal rings.
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