J 22536 Pinion Driver
Ensure that the J 22536 is firmly seated on the pinion.
Strike the J 22536 slowly. Do not let the pinion fall out of the rear axle housing.
Notice: Refer to Ring Gear Removal Notice in the Preface section.
Important: The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case must be clean and free of burrs before installing the ring gear.
Important: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.
Hand start each bolt to ensure that the ring gear is properly installed to the differential case.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
• | For the 8.6 inch axle, tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 120 N·m (89 lb ft). |
• | For the 9.5 inch axle, tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 140 N·m (103 lb ft). |
Important: The location of the pinion preload shims may vary. The pinion preload shims may also be located on the backface of the outer pinion bearing or in the oil sump.
Discard the ring gear bolts.
Notice: Do not pry the ring gear from the differential case. Prying the ring gear from the differential case may cause damage to the ring gear and/or the differential case.
Notice: Refer to Ring Gear Removal Notice in the Preface section.
Important: The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case must be clean and free of burrs before installing the ring gear.
Important: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.
Hand start each bolt to ensure that the ring gear is properly installed to the differential case.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 165 N·m (122 lb ft).