31. Front Differential Carrier Assemble

Front Differential Carrier Assemble





Important: There are two different thrust washer designs, a 1 piece design and a 4 piece design.

1. Install the plastic thrust washers into the front differential carrier assembly.





2. Install the 2 side gears and the 2 pinion gears into the front differential carrier assembly.





3. Rotate the pinion gears into position in order to install the front differential pinion shaft through the pinion gears.





4. Position the pinion shaft in order to allow installation of the pinion gear shaft pin.
5. Using a small punch and a hammer, install a NEW pinion gear shaft pin through the front differential carrier assembly and through the pinion shaft in order to retain the pinion shaft.