Tools Required

1. Use the cover bolts to install the J 42149 onto the rear axle housing cover surface.

Lightly seat the bolts.




2. Install the J 42149 between the side bearing race and the J 42143 .
3. Install the J 8001 onto the J 42143 with the indicator button resting on the ring gear surface.
4. Install the differential carrier with the bearing races into the rear axle housing.



5. Install the left adjuster ring.

Important: The differential side bearing preload is achieved through adjusting rings of varying thickness installed on the right side bearing.

6. Install right adjuster rings of various thickness until there is zero movement of the differential carrier detected on the J 8001 .
7. Add an additional 0.125 mm (0.005 in) to each side in the adjuster ring thickness once the zero carrier movement is achieved. Note the total preload on bearings is 0.25 mm (0.010 in). The side bearing preload is now correctly established.

Important: If it is necessary to vary the adjuster ring thickness, the same total thickness between the left and right adjuster rings must be maintained. Therefore, the identical shim thickness must be added to the opposite side from which it is removed.

8. Install the J 42178 to the differential.
9. Inspect the rotating torque of the carrier with lubricated bearings:

Specification
0.6-0.7 N·m (5-6 lb in).

10. Remove the J 42178 from the differential.