The procedure is to position the drive pinion pilot gear bearing in the differential housing, install the drive pinion gear pilot bearing in the differential housing, the inner pinion bearing cup in the pinion gear bearing retainer, the outer pinion bearing cup in the pinion gear bearing retainer, the inner pinion bearing and the new collapsible spacer, lubricate the pinion bearings with axle lubricant, install the outer pinion bearing into the pinion bearing retainer, install the new pinion oil seal, the pinion in the pinion gear bearing retainer, the drive pinion flange/yoke, the original shim to the pinion bearing retainer, the pinion gear bearing retainer to the axle housing and the pinion bearing retainer bolts, measure the rotational torque of the pinion, tighten the pinion nut in small increments, rotate the pinion several times, install the differential assembly, adjust the differential side bearing preload, determine the selective shim thickness for the drive pinion, adjust the backlash, fill the axle with lubricant, and then remove the support and lower the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022