REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Remove the front differential carrier assembly Click here.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE NUT
Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST to hold the companion flange, remove the nut.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using SST, remove the companion flange.
Note
Before using SST (center bolt), apply hypoid gear oil to its threads and tip.
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL
| *1 | Oil Seal |
| *2 | Oil Slinger |
Using SST, remove the oil seal.
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using SST, remove the roller bearing (inner).
Using SST, tap out the roller bearing (outer).
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL STORAGE RING
Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil storage ring.
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER
Remove the bearing spacer.
INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER
Install a new bearing spacer.
Tech Tips
Install the spacer so that it is facing in the correct direction.
INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL STORAGE RING
Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in a new oil storage ring.
Note
Be careful not to damage the oil storage ring.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using SST and a hammer, install the roller bearing (outer).
Install the roller bearing (inner).
INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER
INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL
| *a | Oil Seal Depth |
Apply MP grease to the lip of a new oil seal.
Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal.
| Standard Oil seal depth |
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| 3.9 to 4.8 mm (0.154 to 0.188 in.) |
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using SST, install the companion flange.
Note
Before using SST (center bolt), apply hypoid gear oil to its threads and tip.
Using SST to hold the companion flange, install the nut.
INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the preload.
| Standard Preload (at Starting) | ||||||
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If the result is not as specified, adjust the preload.
| Standard Total Preload (at Starting) | ||||||
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STAKE FRONT DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE FRONT NUT
Using a chisel and hammer, stake the nut.
INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Install the front differential carrier assembly Click here.