REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT/REPAIR/ ADJUSTMENT - continued

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(d)

Align fastener holes of ring gear (18) and flange case half (22) by rotating ring gear as needed.

(e)

Install 12 rivets (28) in pairs

opposite each other (B and C) from

flange case half (22) side of

assembly (side opposite gear teeth)

as shown. Rivet head must be

against flange case half.

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CAUTION

Do not heat rivets before

installation. Use only cold rivets

for proper fastening.

Pressure on rivets must be held for

approximately one minute so that rivet

body will completely fill hole. Failure

to do so could cause rivet failure.

(f)

Use riveting machine to press

rivets (28) into place from ring

gear (18) side of the assembly. Press

rivets in pairs opposite each other.

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Apply 60,000 lb of pressure.

(g)

Use a 0.003 in. (0.08 mm) 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; see

Disassembly Step (3), (a) through (d) and repeat Assembly Step (6), (a) through (f). If gap

persists, inspect flange case half and ring gear for problem, replace defective parts.

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