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Final Drive Assembly Assemble




Final Drive Assembly Assemble

Special Tools

J 36850 - Assembly Lubricant

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).




1. Assemble the thrust washers (708) onto the differential side gears (709).
2. Install the differential side gears into the final drive carrier (702).
3. Assemble the thrust washers (706) onto the pinion gears (707). Retain the thrust washers with J 36850 - lubricant or equivalent.
4. With the thrust washers (706) attached, install the pinion gears (707) into the final drive carrier (702).
5. Rotate the pinion gears (707) into position, and install the pinion shaft (703) through the final drive carrier (702) and through the pinion gears (707).
6. Position the pinion shaft (703) in order to allow installation of the retaining pin.

Note: Using a chisel stake the retaining pin (704) in place.

7. Install the retaining pin (704) through the final drive carrier (702) and through the pinion shaft (703) in order to retain the pinion shaft (703).

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