FAQ for Differential Repair
Q: What is the first step for inspecting the differential case?
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The first step is to clean the differential case in the solvent.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the first step for cleaning the differential case?
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The first step is to clean the differential case in the solvent.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What tool can you use to install a new pinion seal?
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You can use J 46262.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the drain plug to the differential?
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You can tighten the differential drain plug to 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What tool can you use to remove the left-side differential bearing?
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You can use J 22912-01 and a press.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How do you drain the lubricant?
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You can raise the vehicle, clean any dirt from around the differential drain plug, position a drain pan under the drain plug and remove the drain plug from the differential and drain the fluid.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What tool can you install for the housing support bushing?
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You can use the J 45007.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the next step after lowering the front frame assembly?
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The next step is to remove the front propeller shaft from the differential and position it out of the way.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the front differential to oil pan mounting bolts?
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You can tighten the front differential to oil pan mounting bolts in sequence to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the differential fill plug to the differential?
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You can tighten the differential fill plug to 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
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