Differential Carrier

INSTALLATION

Special Tools:










1. Apply Mopar Silicone Rubber RTV or equivalent (1) to the axle housing sealing surface.

CAUTION: If carrier is not installed within 3 to 5 minutes, the housing must be cleaned and new RTV applied. Failure to follow these instructions will result in a leak.






2. Install carrier Guide Pins (1) into opposite sides of the housing (2).





3. Align transmission jack with carrier up (2) with axle housing (1).





4. Slide carrier (1) onto Guide Pins (2), until carrier is within three inches of the axle housing.
5. Remove both bolts (3) from carrier Fixture (4).





6. Slide carrier with the fixture into the axle housing.
7. Install some carrier bolts (1) then remove Guide Pins (2) and carrier Fixture (3). Install remaining carrier bolts and tighten bolts to 203 Nm (150 ft. lbs.).





8. Slide axle shafts (1) into the axle.





9. Install axle flange (1) bolts (2) and tighten to 133 Nm (98 ft. lbs.).





10. Fill axle with lubricant to the bottom of the fill plug hole.
11. Install fill plug (1) and tighten to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).