REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT/REPAIR/ ADJUSTMENT - continued

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WARNING

Minor concentrations of acetic acid may be produced during application of silicone RTV-

732 sealing compound. Adequate ventilation should be provided when silicone RTV-732

clear sealing compound is applied in confined areas. Failure to do so could cause

respiratory irritation, headaches and nausea. Eye contact with silicone RTV-732 clear

sealing compound may cause irritation; if eye contact takes place, flush eyes with water

for 15 minutes and have eyes examined by a doctor.

(a)

Apply a 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) bead of silicone RTV-732 clear sealing compound to differential

mounting surface of axle housing (3). Be sure to apply sealing compound around each tapped

hole of mounting surface.

CAUTION

Be sure bearing caps of differential fit inside lugs inside of axle housing. Do not force

differential into housing or damage will occur to housing and differential.

(b)

Install differential carrier (3) in axle housing (2).

CAUTION

First four installed screws must be evenly spaced to prevent uneven pressure on

differential carrier when torquing. Failure to do so could cause component damage.

(c)

Install four screws (4) and washers (5) into corner locations around differential carrier (3) and

axle housing (2). Hand tighten.

(d)

Carefully push differential carrier (3) into position. Tighten four screws (4) two or three turns

each in a pattern opposite each other.

NOTE

Tighten screws in pairs on opposing sides of differential carrier.

(e)

Tighten screws (4) to 50 - 75 lb-ft (67.79 - 101.69 Nm) Tighten in pairs across from each

other.

(f)

Install remaining eight screws (4), two screws (6), two screws (7), four washers (8) and eight

washers (5). Be sure fasteners are in correct location as noted during disassembly.

(g)

Carefully install axle shafts (1) in axle housing (2) so not to damage bushings or seals in axle

housing.

(h)

Carefully move axle housing (2) to upright position.

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