Case Assembly, Differential: Assembly: Assembly

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Fig 1: Second 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 first side gear (1) with thrust washer (2) through differential window.

Fig 2: Identifying Side Gear And Thrust Washer
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Install second side gear (1) with thrust washer (2) through differential window.

Fig 3: Identifying Pinion Gear, Thrust Washer & Differential Window
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Install pinion gears (1) with thrust washers (2) through differential windows (3).
Rotate pinion gears (1) with thrust washers (2) and align gears to pinion mate shaft hole.

Fig 4: Identifying Pinion Mate Shaft And Pinion Gears
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Install pinion mate shaft (1) in differential and pinion gears (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Pinion Mate Shaft Roll Pin
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Install pinion mate shaft (2) roll pin (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Ring Gear & Bolts
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CAUTION:
Never reuse ring gear bolts, the bolts can fracture causing extensive damage. Failure to these instruction may result in damage.
Install ring gear (2) on differential and new ring gear bolts (1) and alternately tighten to the proper specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .