differential JEEP CHEROKEE 1995 Service Workshop Manual
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BEARING AND SEAL INSTALLATION
Do not install the original axle shaft seal. Al-
ways install a new seal.
(1) Wipe the bore in the axle shaft tube clean.
(2) If the original bearing is not reusable, install a
new bearing. Place the axle shaft bearing on the pilot
of Bearing Installer C-4198 and Handle C-4171.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the new axle shaft seal to
position or seat the bearing in the axle shaft bore.
(3) Insert the bearing into the tube. Ensure that
the bearing is not cocked and is seated firmly against
the tube shoulder.
(4) Install the new axle shaft seal (Fig. 6) with In-
staller C-4198 and Handle C-4171. The flat side of
the installation tool must face the seal.
(5) When the tool contacts the end of the tube
(face), the seal will be at the correct position and
depth.
AXLE SHAFT INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate the bearing bore and seal lip. Insert
the axle shaft and engage the splines with the side
gear. Use care to prevent the shaft splines from dam-
aging the axle shaft seal lip.
(2) Insert the C-clip lock in the recessed groove(Fig. 4). Push the axle shaft outward to seat the C-
clip lock.
(3) Insert the pinion gear mate shaft in the case.
Install through the thrust washers and pinion gears.
Align the hole in the shaft with the lock screw hole.
Install the lock screw with Loctiteton the threads.
Tighten the screw to 11 Nzm (8 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig.
3).
(4) Clean the cover and apply a bead of sealant.
Refer to the Drain and Refill in this section.
(5) Install the brake drum and wheel and tire.
(6) Raise or lower the hoist until the vehicle is
level.
(7) Remove the fill hole plug. Fill the differential
housing with lubricant. Refer to the Specifications
chart for the type and the quantity. Install the fill
hole plug.
(8) Lower the vehicle and test the brakes and axle
for correct operation.
PINION SEAL REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: The following procedures must be used
so the correct pinion bearing preload torque is re-
tained. If this procedure is not followed completely,
it may result in premature failure of the rear axle.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Mark the U-joint, pinion yoke, and pinion shaft
for reference.
(3) Disconnect the drive shaft from the pinion
yoke. Secure the drive shaft in an upright position to
prevent damage to the rear U-joint.
(4) Remove the rear wheels and brake drums to
prevent any drag. The drag can cause a possible false
bearing preload torque measurement.
(5) Use a Newton-meter or an inch-pound torque
wrench to measure the pinion bearing preload. Ro-
tate the pinion shaft several times with the torque
wrench. Note the indicated torque as the wrench is
moved through several revolutions.
This measurement is very important because
the bearing preload torque must be carefully
re-adjusted after the new seal is installed.
(6) Retain the yoke with Wrench C-3281. Remove
the pinion shaft nut and Belleville washer.
(7) Make reference marks and remove the yoke
with a puller.
(8) Lower the rear of the vehicle to prevent lubri-
cant leakage.
(9) Remove the pinion shaft seal with Puller
C-748. Clean the seal contact surface in the housing
bore.
Fig. 5 Axle Shaft Bearing Removal
Fig. 6 Axle Shaft Seal Installation
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INSTALLATION
(1) Examine the splines on the pinion shaft for
burrs or wear.
(2) Remove any burrs and clean the shaft.
(3) Inspect the pinion yoke for cracks, worn splines
and a worn seal contact surface. Repair or replace
the yoke as necessary.
The outer perimeter of the seal is pre-coated
with a special sealant. An additional applica-
tion of sealant is not required.
(4) Install the replacement pinion shaft seal (Fig.
7) with Seal Installer C-4076-A and Handle C-4735-1.
The seal is correctly installed when the seal
flange contacts the face of the differential hous-
ing flange.
(5) Position the pinion yoke on the end of the shaft
with the reference marks aligned.
(6) Seat the yoke on the pinion shaft with Installer
C-3718 and Wrench C-3281.
(7) Remove the tools. Install the Belleville washer.
The convex side of the washer must face outward.
(8) Retain the pinion yoke with Wrench C-3281.
Tighten the shaft nut to 285 Nzm (210 ft. lbs.) torque
(Fig. 8). Rotate the pinion shaft several complete rev-
olutions to ensure that the bearing rollers are seated.
Use a Newton-meter or an inch-pound torque
wrench to measure the pinion gear bearing pre-
load torque.
CAUTION: Never loosen pinion gear nut to decrease
pinion gear bearing preload torque and never ex-
ceed specified preload torque. If preload torque is
exceeded a new collapsible spacer must be in-
stalled. The torque sequence will have to be re-
peated.
(9) Continue tightening and measuring the bearing
preload torque until it is the same as the original.The bearing preload torque should never be
greater than 1 Nzm (10 in. lbs.) more than the
recorded value.
The bearing preload torque should be con-
stant during a complete revolution of the pin-
ion gear. If the preload torque varies, this
indicates a binding condition. This condition
must be corrected before the installation of the
drive shaft.
(10) If the specified torque is not obtained, tighten
the nut in small increments until the preload torque
is obtained.
(11) Seal replacement is unacceptable if final nut
torque is less than 285 Nzm (210 ft. lbs.) torque.
(12) Install the drive shaft with the installation
reference marks aligned. Tighten the U-joint yoke
clamp screws to 19 Nzm (14 ft. lbs. or 170 in. lbs.)
torque.
(13) Install the brake drums, wheels and tires.
(14) Adjust the hoist so that the vehicle is in a
level position. Check the differential housing lubri-
cant level. If necessary, add MOPARtHypoid Gear
Lubricant.
DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE
SERVICE INFORMATION
It is not necessary to remove the complete axle to
service the differential.
CAUTION: When differential service is necessary,
both rear wheels must be raised off the surface.
They must be free to rotate.
Fig. 7 Pinion Shaft Seal Installation
Fig. 8 Tightening Pinion Shaft Nut
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CAUTION: Do not subject the bearings, cups, bores
or journals to heat from a torch or other abuse. Per-
manent damage could result. Special tools are
available and recommended when servicing axle.
DIFFERENTIAL CASE REMOVAL
(1) Remove the axle shafts, refer to Axle Shaft Re-
moval.
Side play and runout checks taken during
disassembly will be very useful in reassembly.
(2) Check differential side play. Position a screw-
driver or pinch bar between left side of axle housing
and case flange (Fig. 9). Use a prying motion to de-
termine if any side play exists. There should be no
side play.
Side play resulting from bearing races being
loose on case hubs require replacement of the
differential case. Otherwise, use threaded ad-
juster to remove the side play before measuring
the ring gear runout.
(3) Eliminate any side play in the differential case.
Attach Dial Indicator to Pilot stud C-3288-B. Place
the indicator plunger at a right angle (90É) to the
ring gear (Fig. 10). The plunger should exert a slight
force against the gear face.
(4) Measure runout by turning the ring gear sev-
eral complete revolutions. Observe the dial indicator
pointer. Mark the ring gear and the differential case
at the areas of maximum runout. The ring gear
runout should not exceed 0.13 mm (0.005 inch). If the
runout exceeds 0.13 mm (0.005 inch), a damaged dif-
ferential case could be the cause.Marking the differential case will be very use-
ful later during differential case runout mea-
surement.
(5) Mark the differential housing and differential
bearing caps for installation reference (Fig. 11).
(6) Remove the bearing threaded adjuster lock
from each bearing cap. Loosen the bolts, but do not
remove the bearing caps.
(7) Loosen the threaded adjusters with Wrench
C-4164 (Fig. 12).
(8) Hold the differential case in place. Remove the
bearing caps, adjusters and differential case (Fig. 13).
Each differential bearing cup and threaded
adjuster must be kept with their respective
bearing.
PINION GEAR SHAFT REMOVAL
(1) Remove the pinion gear nut and washer. Use
Puller C-452 and Wrench C-3281 to remove the pin-
ion gear yoke.
Fig. 9 Differential Case Side Play Test
Fig. 10 Ring Gear Runout Measurement
Fig. 11 Housing & Caps Marked For Installation
Reference
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(2) Use Puller C-748 to remove pinion seal and dis-
card seal.
(3) Force pinion gear shaft out the front bearing
and remove bearing.This will damage the front
bearing rollers and bearing cup. The front
bearing and cup must be replaced.Discard col-
lapsible spacer.
(4) Remove the front and rear bearing cups.
²Front bearing cup use Remover C-4345 and Han-
dle C-4171
²Rear bearing cup use Remover C-4307 and Handle
C-4171
(5) Remove the rear bearing from the pinion shaft
with Puller C-293-PA (J-29721) and Adapter C-293-42
(Fig. 14). Remove and record the pinion depth shims.
RING GEAR
Do not remove the ring gear from case unless
the runout must be measured.
(1) Clamp the case with the ring gear bolts facing
upward. Use a vise equipped with soft jaws (brass).
(2) Remove and discardleft-handthreaded ring
gear bolts. Use a hammer and a brass drift to force
ring gear loose from the case pilots. Remove the ring
gear.
CASE FLANGE RUNOUT MEASUREMENT
(1) If the ring gear runout exceeded 0.13 mm
(0.005 inch), case flange runout should be measured.
Install the case with bearing cups and threaded ad-
justers close to their original position.
(2) Install the bearing caps and bolts. Tighten the
bolts lightly. Use Wrench C-4164 (Fig. 12) to thread
both adjusters inward. Remove all side play.
(3) Attach Dial Indicator to measure the flange
runout. The plunger should contact the ring squarely
between the outer edge and gear attaching bolt holes
(Fig. 15).
(4) Rotate the differential case several times. Ob-
serve the dial indicator pointer. Mark the area of
maximum flange runout. The differential case flange
runout must not exceed 0.08 mm (0.003 inch). If
runout exceeds this amount replace differential case.
To reduce excessive ring gear runout, posi-
tion gear runout mark 180 degrees opposite
flange runout mark.
(5) Remove differential bearing cap bolts. Remove
differential case from differential housing.
Fig. 12 Threaded Adjuster Tool
Fig. 13 Differential Bearing Cap Removed
Fig. 14 Inner Bearing Removal
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DIFFERENTIAL CASE DISASSEMBLY
(1) Rotate side gears until pinion gears are located
at the differential case opening. Remove gears.
(2) Remove side gears and thrust washers.
(3) Remove differential bearings from the case
hubs with Puller C-293-PA, Adapter C-293-48 and
Plug SP-3289 (Fig. 16).
CLEANING/INSPECTION
(1) Clean all differential components in cleaning
solvent. Allow the bearings to either air dry or dry
them with a lint-free cloth. Dry the other components
with compressed air.
(2) Examine each component for wear or damage.
(3) Replace shims, bearings and cups as a set only.
Replace bearings and cups if either is galled, worn,
cracked, or damaged.
(4) Inspect the differential side and pinion gears.
Replace any gear that is worn, cracked or chipped.
(5) Inspect differential case and replace case if
cracked or damaged.
Polish each axle shaft sealing surface with
No. 600 crocus cloth. This can remove slight
surface damage. Do not reduce the diameter of
the axle shaft seal contact surface. When pol-
ishing, the crocus cloth should be moved
around the circumference of the shaft (not in-
line with the shaft).
When replacing a drive pinion gear bearing,
always replace the bearing and cup as a
matched set.
(6) Inspect the axle shaft C-clip locks for cracks or
excessive wear. Replace them if necessary.
(7) Test each threaded adjuster to determine if it
rotates freely.
(8) If an adjuster binds, repair the damaged
threads or replace the adjuster.
DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
(1) Lubricate all the differential case components
with gear lubricant.
(2) Place the thrust washers on the differential
side gears. Position the gears in the differential case
counterbores.
If replacement side gears or thrust washers
are used, refer to Differential Side Gear Clear-
ance Measurement And Adjustment (Fig. 17).
(3) Position the thrust washers on the differential
pinion gears. Mesh the pinion gears with the side
gears.Ensure that the pinion gears are exactly
180 degrees opposite each other.
(4) Rotate the side gears to align the pinion gears
and thrust washers. Align these components with the
mate shaft bores in the case.
(5) If ring gear was removed, clean all contact sur-
faces. Use an Arkansas stone or fine file to remove
any sharp areas from the chamfered inside diameter.
Fig. 15 Case Flange Runout Measurement
Fig. 16 Differential Bearing Removal
Fig. 17 Side Gear Calculations
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(6) If removed, heat ring gear with a heat lamp or
by immersing in a hot fluid. The temperature should
not exceed 149ÉC (300ÉF).Do not use a torch to
heat the ring gear.
(7) Position heated rear gear on case. Use two
equally spaced Pilot Studs C-3288-B to align the gear
with the flange holes (Fig. 18).
(8) Install replacement ring gear bolts (with left
hand threads). Alternately and evenly tighten each
bolt to 95 Nzm (70 ft. lbs.) torque.
CAUTION: When installing a differential bearing,
never apply force to the bearing cage because bear-
ing damage will result.
(9) Install a differential bearing on each hub with
Installer C-4340 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 19).PINION DEPTH MEASUREMENT AND
ADJUSTMENT WITH GAUGE SET 6575
(1) Use pinion gear adjustment gauge set 6575
(Fig. 20) and continue the assembly:
(2) Install front (outer) bearing cup use Installer
D-130 and Handle C-4171.
(3) Install rear (inner) bearing cup use Installer
C-4308 and Handle C-4171.
Assemble tools as described;
²Position Spacer (SP-6030) over Shaft (SP-5385)
²Position pinion rear bearing on shaft
²Position tools (with bearing) in the housing
²Install Sleeve (SP-5382)
²Install pinion front bearing
²Install Spacer (SP-6022)
²Install Sleeve (SP-3194-B), Washer (SP-534) and
Nut (SP-3193)
(4) Prevent compression sleeve tool from turning
with Wrench C-3281.
Tighten the nut to seat the pinion bearings in the
housing (Fig. 21). Allow the sleeve to turn several
times during the tightening to prevent brinelling the
bearing cups or bearings.
Depth shim(s) are positioned between the pin-
ion gear rear bearing and pinion gear. The re-
quired thickness of the depth shim(s) is
determined according to the following informa-
tion.
(5) Loosen the compression nut tool. Lubricate the
pinion gear front and rear bearings with gear lubri-
cant. Re-tighten the compression nut tool to 1 to 3
Nzm (15 to 25 in. lbs.) torque. Rotate the pinion gear
several complete revolutions to align the bearing roll-
ers.
(6) Install Gauge Block SP-5383 at the end of SP-
5385. Install Cap Screw (SP-536) and tighten.
(7) Position Arbor (SP-6029) in the differential
housing (Fig. 22).
Fig. 18 Case-To-Ring Gear Alignment
Fig. 19 Differential Bearing Installation
Fig. 20 Axle Adjustment ToolsÐ8 1/4
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(8) Center the tool. Place a piece of 0.002 inch
shim stock at each end of the arbor tool. Install the
bearing caps on the arbor tool. Tighten the cap bolts
to 14 Nzm (10 ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Trial fit depth shim(s) between the arbor tool
and gauge block tool (Fig. 22).The depth shim(s)
fit must be snug but not tight (drag friction of a
feeler gauge blade).
Depth shims are available in 0.001-inch incre-
ments from 0.020 inch to 0.038 inch.
(10) Note the etched number on the face of the pin-
ion gear. The numbers represent thousands-of-an-
inch deviation from the standard. If the number is -
(negative), add that value to the required thickness
of the depth shim(s). If the number is + (positive),subtract that value from the thickness of the depth
shim(s). If the number is 0, no change is necessary.
(11) Remove tools from differential housing.
(12) Position depth shim(s) on the pinion gear. In-
stall rear bearing with Installer C-4040 (Fig. 23). Be
sure the contact surfaces are clean and without for-
eign particles.
(13) Lubricate pinion gear front and rear bearings
with gear lubricant.
(14) Install pinion gear into the housing. Install
new collapsible spacer at the end of the pinion gear.
Install pinion gear front bearing.
(15) Install pinion yoke with Remover/Installer
C-3718 and Wrench C-3281 (Fig. 24).
Fig. 22 Depth Shim(s) Selection
PINION GEAR DEPTH VARIANCE
Fig. 21 Seating Pinion Bearings
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CAUTION: Never loosen pinion gear nut to decrease
pinion gear bearing preload torque and never ex-
ceed specified preload torque. If preload torque is
exceeded a new collapsible spacer must be in-
stalled. The torque sequence will have to be re-
peated.
(23) Measure pinion bearing preload torque by ro-
tating pinion shaft with a Newton-meter or an inch-
pound torque wrench. The correct bearing preload
torque is 1 to 2 Nzm (10 to 20 in. lbs.). This torque
value is with replacement bearings and pinion nut
tightened with a minimum of 285 Nzm (210 ft. lbs.)
torque (Fig. 27).
When using original pinion rear bearing and
a replacement front bearing. The correct pre-
load torque is 1 Nzm (10 in. lbs.) in addition to
the torque measured and recorded during dis-
assembly.
The bearing preload torque should be con-
stant during a complete revolution of the pin-
ion gear shaft. If preload torque varies during
rotation of the shaft, there is an internal bind-
ing that must be corrected before final assem-
bly.
(24) If the specified torque is not obtained, tighten
the nut in small increments until the preload torque
is obtained.
The differential will be unacceptable for use
if the final nut torque is less than 285 Nzm (210
ft. lbs.) torque. If the preload torque is not
within the specified range this is also unaccept-
able.
DIFFERENTIAL CASE INSTALLATION
(1) Apply a coating of hypoid gear lubricant to the
differential bearings, bearing cups and threaded ad-
justers. A dab of grease can be used to keep the ad-
justers in position. Carefully position the assembled
differential case in the housing.(2) Observe the reference marks and install the
differential bearing caps at their original locations
(Fig. 28).
(3) Install the bearing cap bolts (Fig. 28). Tighten
the upper bolts to 14 Nzm (10 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten
the lower bolts finger-tight until the bolt head is
lightly seated.
DIFFERENTIAL BEARING PRELOAD AND RING
GEAR BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT
The following limitations must be considered when
adjusting the differential:
²The maximum ring gear backlash variation is
0.003 inch (0.076 mm).
²Mark the gears so the same teeth are meshed dur-
ing all backlash measurements.
²Maintain the specified threaded-adjuster torque
while adjusting.
²Excessive adjuster torque will introduce a high
bearing load and cause premature bearing failure.
Insufficient adjuster torque can result in excessive
differential case free-play and ring gear noise.
²Insufficient adjuster torque will not support the
ring gear correctly and can cause excessive differen-
tial case free-play and ring gear noise.
The differential bearing cups will not always
immediately follow the threaded adjusters as
they are moved during adjustment. Ensure ac-
curate bearing cup responses to the adjust-
ments. Maintain the gear teeth engaged
(meshed) as marked. The bearings must be
seated by rapidly rotating the pinion gear a
half turn back and forth. Do this five to ten
times each time the threaded adjusters are ad-
justed.
(1) Use Wrench C-4164 to adjust each threaded ad-
juster inward (Fig. 29) until the differential bearing
free-play is eliminated. Allow some ring gear back-
lash (approximately 0.01 inch/0.25 mm) between the
Fig. 27 Bearing Preload Torque Measurement
Fig. 28 Bearing Caps & Bolts
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ring and pinion gear. Seat the bearing cups with the
procedure described above.
(2) Install Dial Indicator (Fig. 30). Position the
plunger against the drive side of a ring gear tooth.
Measure the backlash at 4 positions (90 degrees
apart) around the ring gear. Locate and mark the
area of minimum backlash.
(3) Rotate the ring gear to the position of the least
backlash. Mark the gear so that all future backlash
measurements will be taken with the same gear
teeth meshed.
(4) Loosen the right-side, tighten the left-side
threaded adjuster. Obtain backlash of 0.003 to 0.004
inch (0.076 to 0.102 mm) with each adjuster tight-
ened to 14 Nzm (10 ft. lbs.) torque. Seat the bearing
cups with the procedure described above.(5) Tighten the differential bearing cap bolts to 136
Nzm (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Use Wrench C-4164 to tighten the right-side
threaded adjuster to 95 Nzm (70 ft. lbs.) torque. Seat
the bearing cups with the procedure described above.
Continue to tighten the right-side adjuster and seat
bearing cups until the torque remains constant at 95
Nzm (70 ft. lbs.)
(7) Measure the ring gear backlash. The range of
backlash is 0.005 to 0.008 inch (0.127 to 0.203 mm).
Continue increasing the torque at the right-side
threaded adjuster until the specified backlash is ob-
tained.
The left-side threaded adjuster torque should
have approximately 95 Nzm (70 ft. lbs.) torque.
If the torque is considerably less, the complete
adjustment procedure must be repeated.
(8) Tighten the left-side threaded adjuster until 95
Nzm (70 ft. lbs.) torque is indicated. Seat the bearing
rollers with the procedure described above. Do this
until the torque remains constant.
(9) Install the threaded adjuster locks . Ensure the
lock finger is engaged with the adjuster hole. Tighten
the lock screws to 10 Nzm (90 in. lbs.) torque.
SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE MEASUREMENT AND
ADJUSTMENT
When measuring side gear clearance, check each
gear independently. If it necessary to replace a side
gear, replace both gears as a matched set.
(1) Install the axle shafts and C-clip locks and pin-
ion mate shaft. If necessary, refer to the installation
located within this group.
(2) Measure each side gear clearance. Insert a
matched pair of feeler gauge blades between the gear
and differential housing on opposite sides of the hub
(Fig. 31).
(3) If side gear clearances is no more than 0.005
inch. Determine if the shaft is contacting the pinion
Fig. 29 Threaded Adjuster Tool
Fig. 30 Ring Gear Backlash Measurement
Fig. 31 Side Gear Clearance Measurement
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gear mate shaft.Do not remove the feeler
gauges, inspect the axle shaft with the feeler
gauge inserted behind the side gear.If the end of
the axle shaft is not contacting the pinion gear mate
shaft, the side gear clearance is acceptable.
(4) If clearance is more than 0.005 inch (axle shaft
not contacting mate shaft), record the side gear clear-
ance. Remove the thrust washer and measure its
thickness with a micrometer. Add the washer thick-
ness to the recorded side gear clearance. The sum of
gear clearance and washer thickness will determine
required thickness of replacement thrust washer
(Fig. 32).
In some cases, the end of the axle shaft will move
and contact the mate shaft when the feeler gauge is
inserted. The C-clip lock is preventing the side gear
from sliding on the axle shaft.
(5) If there is no side gear clearance, remove the
C-clip lock from the axle shaft. Use a micrometer to
measure the thrust washer thickness. Record the
thickness and re-install the thrust washer. Assemble
the differential case without the C-clip lock installed
and re-measure the side gear clearance.
(6) Compare both clearance measurements. If the
difference is less than 0.012 inch (0.305 mm), addclearance recorded when the C-clip lock was installed
to thrust washer thickness measured. The sum will
determine the required thickness of the replacement
thrust washer.
(7) If clearance is 0.012 inch (0.305 mm) or greater,
both side gears must be replaced (matched set) and
the clearance measurements repeated.
(8) If clearance (above) continues to be 0.012 inch
(0.305 mm) or greater, the case must be replaced.
RING GEAR TEETH CONTACT PATTERN
ANALYSIS
The ring gear teeth contact patterns will show if
the pinion gear depth shim(s) have the correct thick-
ness. It will also show if the ring gear backlash has
been adjusted correctly. The backlash must be main-
tained within the specified limits until the correct
teeth contact patterns are obtained.
²Excessive backlash is corrected by moving the ring
gear teeth closer to the pinion gear teeth
²Insufficient backlash is corrected by moving the
ring gear away from the pinion gear
(1) Apply yellow ferrous (iron) oxide compound to
both sides of ring gear teeth.
(2) Rotate the ring gear one complete revolution in
both directions.
(3) Note patterns in compound. Refer to (Fig. 33)
for interpretation of contact patterns and adjust ac-
cordingly.
(4) Install the axle shafts. Refer to Axle Shaft In-
stallation within this group.
(5) Install the housing cover. Refill the differential
with lubricant. Refer to Axle Shaft Installation.
Fig. 32 Side Gear Calculations
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