Differential

DISASSEMBLY

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1. Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. NOTE: AWD shown, FWD similar.

   Inspect the differential bearings for damage or excessive wear. Install new bearings if necessary.
   

1. Use a Step Plate.
   Special Tool(s) : 204-069 (T81P-1104-C) Remover/Installer, Front Wheel Hub
   General Equipment : Bearing Separator

1. NOTE: AWD shown, FWD similar.

   Use a Step Plate.
   Special Tool(s) : 204-069 (T81P-1104-C) Remover/Installer, Front Wheel Hub
   General Equipment : Bearing Separator

1. NOTE: If replacing the ring gear, it is also necessary to replace the transfer shaft.

ASSEMBLY

1. NOTE: Do not torque the 4 ring gear bolts.

   Hand-start 4 new ring gear bolts to align the holes in the ring gear and the differential case. Evenly tighten the 4 bolts to seat the ring gear onto the differential case.
   

1. Install the remaining 12 new differential ring gear bolts and tighten in 2 stages.
   Torque :
     Stage 1:  33 Nm
     Stage 2:  60 °

1. Special Tool(s) : 307-587 Differential bearing installer and guide
   General Equipment : Hydraulic Press

1. Select a new differential shim.
   Refer to: Torque Converter Housing (307-01A Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F50, Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies).
   

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