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Axle Housing Assembly

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  1. Using the Bearing Installer (special tool #L-4507, Installer, Bearing) (1), install a NEW  axle seal (inner) (2) in the housing.
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  2. Install the side bearing preload shim (2) in the axle housing (1).
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  3. Using the Driver Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (4) and the Bearing Cup Installer (special tool #D-145, Installer, Bearing Cup) (3) press the NEW  side bearing cup (2) in the housing (1) until it bottoms.
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  4. Install the differential side bearing preload shim (1) in the axle housing cover (2).
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  5. Using the Driver Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) and the Bearing Cup Installer (special tool #D-129, Installer, Bearing Cup) (1), press the NEW  side bearing cup in the cover until it bottoms. Use a suitable cup (3) to support and protect cover.
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  6. Install the differential/ring gear assembly (3), NEW  cover O-ring seal (4), and the cover (5).
  7. Install and torque cover-to-housing bolts to the following specifications:
    • M10x40 - 65 N. m (48 ft. lbs.)
    • M8x25 - 34 N. m (25 ft. lbs.)
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  8. Using the Differential Bearing Torque Tool (special tool #C-4995A, Tool, Differential Bearing Torque) (1), measure differential side bearing rotating torque (preload). Rotating torque should be within 1.9 - 2.5 N. m (17 - 22 in. lbs.).
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  9. If rotating torque is below this range, disassemble housing, measure and install a slightly thicker preload shims (1). Add thickness equally to both sides. If rotating torque is above this range, disassemble housing, measure and install a slightly thinner preload shims. Remove the thickness equally from both sides.
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  10. Install a NEW  pinion housing O-ring seal (1).
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  11. Install the pinion housing assembly in the axle housing with proper pinion depth shim (1). Refer to ADJUSTMENTS .
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  12. Install and torque pinion housing-to-axle housing bolts (1) to 34 N. m (25 ft. lbs.).
  13. Measure and adjust ring gear backlash. Backlash should be within 0.05 - 0.11 mm (0.002 - 0.004 in.). Refer to ADJUSTMENTS .
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