Except Traction-LOK Limited Slip Differential

1. If differential bearings are to be replaced, remove and replace with suitable puller.
2. If the ring gear backlash measured during removal exceeded specifications, proceed as follows:
a. Install differential bearing cups on cones, then install differential case in rear housing with drive pinion removed.
b. Install a .265 inch shim on left side of case, then install bearing cap and tighten bolts finger tight. Install progressively larger shims on right side of case until the largest shim selected can be installed with a slight drag. Install bearing cap and torque bolts to 70-85 ft. lbs.
3. Rotate differential several turns in either direction to ensure free rotation and to seat bearings.
4. Mount suitable dial indicator to axle housing, then check ring gear back face run-out. Ring gear back face run-out should be within .004 inch. If ring gear back face run-out is now within specifications, the original reading was caused by insufficient differential bearing preload. If ring gear back face run-out is still not within specifications, proceed to step 6.
5. Remove differential case from axle housing, then remove ring gear. Install differential case less ring gear in housing following procedures given above.
6. Check differential case run-out. Run-out should be within .004 inch. If run-out is now within specifications, ring gear is out of specifications and should be replaced. If run-out is not within specifications, the differential case is damaged and should be replaced.