Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Assembly
- 1.NOTE: Do not torque the 4 ring gear bolts.
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.
- 2.NOTE: Tighten all 16 bolts in 2 stages.
Install the remaining new differential ring gear bolts and tighten all bolts.
Torque:
Stage 1: 24 lb.ft (33 Nm)
Stage 2: 60 °
- 3.
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