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Differential




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Disassembly

1. NOTICE: Take care not to damage the differential impulse ring.

Using the special tools, remove and discard the differential bearings.





2. Using a 1500W heat gun, slightly heat the impulse ring. Remove the impulse ring.

3. Remove and discard the differential ring gear bolts. Lightly tap the ring gear to separate it from the differential case.

4. Clean all parts in clean solvent and dry with compressed air.

Assembly

1. Inspect differential parts for damage or wear. Repair or replace as needed.

2. Install the differential ring gear onto the differential case.

3. Install the new differential ring gear bolts.
- Using the illustration, tighten to 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) in a star pattern.





4. NOTE: Make sure the differential impulse ring is fully seated and flush on the differential.

Using a 1500W heat gun, slightly heat the differential impulse ring. Install it onto the differential assembly.

5. NOTICE: Take care not to damage the differential impulse ring.

Using the special tools, install the new differential bearings.