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Ring gear

NOTE: The ring gear and pinion are serviced as a matched set. Do not replace the ring gear without replacing the pinion.

REMOVAL

(1) Remove differential from axle housing.

(2) Place differential case in a suitable vise with soft metal jaw protectors. (Fig. 32) (3) Remove bolts holding ring gear to differential case.

(4) Using a soft hammer, drive ring gear from differential case (Fig. 32).

Fig. 31 Install Differential Side Bearings
Fig. 31 Install Differential Side Bearings

1 - HANDLE C-4171
2 - DIFFERENTIAL
3 - BEARING
4 - TOOL C-3716-A

Fig. 32 Ring Gear Removal

Fig. 32 Ring Gear Removal

1 - CASE
2 - RING GEAR
3 - RAWHIDE HAMMER

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts that held the ring gear to the differential case. The bolts can fracture causing extensive damage.

(1) Invert the differential case and start two ring gear bolts. This will provide case-to-ring gear bolt hole alignment.

(2) Invert the differential case in the vise.

(3) Install new ring gear bolts and alternately tighten to 95-122 N·m (70-90 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig.

33).

(4) Install differential in axle housing and verify gear mesh and contact pattern.

Fig. 33 Ring Gear Bolt Installation
Fig. 33 Ring Gear Bolt Installation

1 - TORQUE WRENCH
2 - RING GEAR BOLT
3 - RING GEAR
4 - CASE

    More about «Removal and installation»:

    Rear axle

    Pinion shaft seal

    Collapsible spacer

    Axle shaft

    Axle shaft seal and bearing

    Differential

    Differential side bearings

    Ring gear

    Pinion gear

    Final assembly

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