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Corporate - Standard


1. If side bearings are to be replaced, remove bearings using suitable puller, ensuring that puller jaws are seated in case notches and pulling against side bearing inner race.
2. Remove ring gear retaining bolts and lockwashers, then the ring gear, using soft faced hammer to tap gear from case. Do not pry gear from case as machined surfaces will be damaged.
3. Scribe matching mark between differential case halves, then separate cover from case.
4. Remove differential pinion, pinion yoke, side gears and thrust washers from case, noting installation position for assembly.
5. Inspect components as outlined in ``Cleaning and Inspection,'' and replace as needed. If components are to be reused, they must be installed in original position. Coat all components with specified lubricant prior to installation.
6. Install differential pinions and thrust washers on yoke.
7. Install side gears and thrust washers in case halves, then position yoke and pinion assembly on flanged case half.
8. Hold side gear into case cover and join case halves, ensuring that matching marks are aligned and that gears are properly meshed.
9. Install ring gear, retaining bolts and lock washers, then evenly torque ring gear bolts to 110 ft. lbs.
10. Install case side bearings, using suitable driver to seat bearings. Support case on suitable pilot when installing second side bearing to prevent damaging bearing already installed.