TM 10-3930-660-34 9-5 . REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY - REPLACE/REPAIR/ADJUST (Cont’d) g. Use a 0.003 inch feeler gauge to check for gaps between back surface of ring gear (18) and flange case half (22) .  If gauge fits more than half way to rivets ,  remove ring gear (18); see DISASSEMBLY STEP 3 ,  a through d and repeat STEP 6 ,  a through f. If gap persists ,  inspect flange case half (22) and ring gear (18) for problem ,  replace defective parts. h. Use a press and suitable sleeve driver to install bearing cone (16) on flange case half (22). i. Use a press and suitable sleeve to install bearing cone (17) on plain case half (21). j. Apply gear lubricant to inside surfaces of both case halves (21 and 22) ,  two thrust washers (23) , two side gears (24) ,  and four pinion gears (25). l. Place flange case half (22) on bench ,  ring gear (18) teeth up. m.    Install one thrust washer (23) and side gear (24) into the flange case half (22). n. Install four pinion gears (25) and four pinion gear thrust washers (26) on differential spider (27) .  Install differential spider assembly into flange case half (22). o. Install second side gear (24) and thrust washer (23) over spider (27) and differential pinion gears (25). p. Place plain case half (21) over flange case half (22) and gears (24 and 25) .  Rotate plain case half (21) as needed to align match marks. 9-22