Installation

INSTALLATION




1. Apply a coat of hypoid gear lubricant to differential bearings, bearing cups and threaded adjusters.

NOTE: Grease can be used to keep the adjusters in position.

2. Install differential assembly into the housing.
3. Install differential bearing caps in their original locations.
4. Install bearing cap bolts and tighten upper bolts to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.). Tighten lower bolts finger-tight until the bolt head is seated.
5. Perform differential bearing preload and adjustment procedure.
6. Tighten bearing cap bolts (2) to 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs).
7. Install adjuster locks (3) on bearing caps and tighten bolts to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).




8. Install axle shafts (1).




9. Install solenoid valve connector (1) to ELSD solenoid valve (2).
10. Install differential cover.