Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Assembly
- Hand-start 4 new ring gear bolts to align the holes in the ring gear and the differential case. Evenly tighten the bolts to seat the ring gear onto the differential case.
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Install the remaining new differential ring gear bolts and tighten all bolts.
Torque:
- Stage 1: 24 lb.ft (33 Nm)
- Stage 2: 60°
- If the bearings were removed, install new bearings.
Use Special Service Tool: 307-587 Differential bearing installer and guide.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
NOTE:
Do not torque the 4 ring gear bolts.
NOTE:
Tighten all 16 bolts in 2 stages.