Removal, Overhaul & Installation: Differential: Assembly: Notes

Assemble side gears, pinion gears, and thrust washers (see Figure ) into case through opening and rotating into position (see Figure ).
Install pinion shaft (see Figure ).
Using hammer and suitable punch, install pinion shaft retaining pin (see Fig 1 ).

Fig 1: Install Retaining Pin
Stake case to retain pin as shown in illustration (see Fig 2 ).

Fig 2: Staking Retaining Pin
Using an arbor press, Handle C-4171, and Tool L-4410, install differential side bearings to ring gear and case side (see Fig 3 and Fig 4 ).

Fig 3: Install Differential Bearing Cone To Differential Case Side

Fig 4: Install Differential Bearing Cone To Ring Gear Side
Install speedometer drive gear to case (see Fig 5 ).

Fig 5: Speedometer Drive Gear
Using an arbor press, steel block, and Tool L-4440, press speedometer drive gear onto differential case (see Fig 6 and Fig 7 ).

Fig 6: Press Gear Onto Differential

Fig 7: Drive Gear Pressed Onto Differential
Install ring gear to differential case. Install new bolts and torque to 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.) torque (see Fig 8 ).

Fig 8: Install Ring Gear And Bolts