Installation

INSTALLATION





NOTE: If differential bearings or differential case are replaced, differential side bearing shim requirements may change.

1. Position Spreader W-129-B (1) with tool dowel pins seated in the locating holes. Install Hold Downs W-129-1 (2) and tighten the tool turnbuckle finger-tight.




2. Install Pin C-3288-B on left side of the differential housing and attach Dial Indicator C-3339 (1) to the pilot stud. Load the indicator plunger (2) against the opposite side of the housing and zero dial indicator.
3. Spread housing with the spreader (2) to a maximum of 0.50 mm (0.020 in). Measure the distance with the dial indicator (1).

CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions could distorted or damaged the housing.





4. Remove dial indicator.
5. Install differential (2) into the housing (1) with bearing cups (3) and shims.
6. Remove spreader.
7. Install bearing caps in their original locations and tighten bearing cap bolts in a criss-cross pattern to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
8. Install axle shafts.




9. Apply a bead of orange Mopar Axle RTV sealant or equivalent to the housing cover (2).

CAUTION: If housing cover is not installed within 3 to 5 minutes, the cover must be cleaned and new RTV applied. Failure to follow these instructions will result in a leak.

10. Install cover and tighten bolts in a criss-cross pattern to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
11. Fill differential lubricant to bottom of the fill plug hole.
12. Install fill hole plug (1).