Overhaul (Differential)
DIFFERENTIAL-ELSDREMOVAL
1. Remove differential cover.
2. Remove axle shafts.
3. Remove solenoid valve connector (1) from ELSD solenoid valve (2).
4. Mark differential housing and bearing caps (3) for installation reference.
5. Remove bearing adjuster lock bolt (3) from bearing caps.
6. Loosen differential bearing cap bolts.
7. Loosen differential bearing adjusters through the axle tubes (1) with Wrench C-4164 (3).
8. Hold differential case while removing bearing caps and adjusters.
9. Remove differential case and tag differential bearing cups and adjusters to indicate location.
10. Clean housing cavity with flushing oil, light engine oil or a lint free cloth.
NOTE: Do not use steam, kerosene or gasoline to clean the housing.
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.