REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT/REPAIR/ ADJUSTMENT - continued

TM 10-3930-673-34

9-5. REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT/REPAIR/

ADJUSTMENT (CONT)

(5)

Install bevel pinion (29) and bearing

cage (30) as an assembly, and shim

pack (34) on differential carrier (3).

NOTE

Use a minimum of three shims in a

shim pack. Install thinnest shims on

both sides of shim pack for

maximum sealing.

(a)

Install bevel pinion (29), shim

pack (34), bearing cage (30), and

screws (33) on differential

carrier (3). Tighten screws 50 - 75

lb-ft (67.79 - 101.69 Nm).

(b)

Tighten nut (31) to 300 - 400 lb-ft

(406.75 - 542.33 Nm).

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(6)

Install ring gear (18).

CAUTION

Ring gear must be heated before

installation. Failure to heat ring

gear before installation could cause

damage to differential case half

because of a tight fit.

(a)

Expand ring gear (18) by heating in

a tank of water to a temperature of

160F - 180F (71C - 82C) for 10 to

15 minutes.

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WARNING

Wear gloves and proper clothing while handling hot ring gear. Failure to follow this

precaution could result in serious personal injury.

(b)

Use sling and hoist to lift the ring gear (18) from tank of water.

(c)

Install ring gear (18) on flange case half (22) immediately after heating. If ring gear does not

fit easily on flange case half, repeat Step (a).

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