Rear Axle - Final Assembly

Installation Procedure
^ Tools Required
- J 8092 Driver Handle
- J 23765 Axle Bearing Installer
- J 23771 Axle Shaft Seal Installer
- J 23911 Pinion Oil Seal Installer





1. Install the bearing with J 23765 and J 8092 until the tool bottoms out against the housing shoulder. Lubricate the bearing with axle lubricant.





Important:
^ Do not damage the oil seal (1).
^ The splines at the end of the axle shaft must engage with the splines of the axle side gear.

2. Install the oil seal (1) using the J 23771 until the seal (1) is flush with the axle tube. Lubricate the seal lips using axle lubricant.
3. Install the axle shafts into the axle housing.





4. Install the C locks on the axle shaft.
Pull the axle shaft outward so the C lock seats in the counterbore of the axle side gear.





5. Install the pinion shaft through the case and the differential gears.
Align the hole in the pinion shaft with the lock bolt hole.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the pinion shaft lock bolt. Apply Loctite 242.
^ Tighten the lock bolt to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the cover gasket and cover.
^ Tighten the cover bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
8. Fill the axle using new lubricant to a level within 9.5 mm (1/8 inch) of the filler plug hole.
^ Tighten the filler plug to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).