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.
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).
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.
Important: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.
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 9.5/9.5LD inch axle, tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 140 N·m (103 lb ft). |