Assembly
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: If the same gears and thrust washers are being used, install them into their original locations.
1. Lubricate all differential components with axle lubricant.
2. Install differential side gears (2) and thrust washers through the differential window (1).
3. Install first pinion gear (3) into the differential window (1) and side gears (2). Rotate the pinion gear to the back of the case.
4. Install the other pinion gear and thrust washer. Rotate the gears to align hole in the pinion gears with hole in the differential case.
5. Slide pinion shaft (4) into the case and through the pinion gears (3). Tap the shaft to seat the pinion shaft snap-ring (1) into the case.
6. Install ring gear.