Case Assembly, Differential: Assembly: Assembly

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Fig 1: Side Gear

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NOTE:

If same gears and thrust washers are being used, install them into their original locations.

Lubricate all differential components with axle lubricant.
Install differential side gears (2) and thrust washers through differential window (1).

Fig 2: Pinion Gear
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Install first pinion gear (3) with thrust washer into differential window (1) and side gears (2). Rotate pinion gear into the case.

Fig 3: First Pinion Gear
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Install remaining pinion gear (2) and thrust washer (3). Rotate gears to align hole in the pinion gears with hole in the differential case.

Fig 4: Pinion Mate Shaft
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Slide pinion shaft (1) into the case and through the pinion gears (3) to align the gears.