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Overhaul




Differential Case and Ring Gear













Disassembly

1. Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.





2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.





3. Rotate and remove the 2 differential pinion gears and 2 differential pinion gear thrust washers.





4. Remove the 2 differential side gears and the 2 differential side gear thrust washers.





Assembly

1. NOTE: Lubricate the differential side gears and differential side gear thrust washers with synthetic rear axle lubricant.

Install the 2 differential side gears and the 2 differential side gear thrust washers.





2. NOTE: Lubricate the differential pinion gears and the differential pinion gear thrust washers with synthetic rear axle lubricant.

Install and rotate the 2 differential pinion gears and the 2 differential pinion gear thrust washers.





3. NOTE: Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the hole in the differential case.

Install the differential pinion shaft.





4. Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).





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