Service Manual

Apply Loctite
12 - 20 ft-lb
6 - 8 ft-lb
12 - 20 ft-lb
Figure 13
Assembly
1. Use new gaskets and seals when reassembling axle.
2. Assemble differential case (Fig. 12):
A. Assemble differential. Use medium strength Loc-
tite on bolts (Item 7) and tighten evenly to a torque
of 20 - 24 ft-lb (270-330 Kg-Cm).
B. Assemble pinion gear (Item 30) and bearing case
(I
tem 38). Tighten bearing nut (Item 34) to pre-load
tapered roller bearings. Tighten so pinion shaft will
rotate with 2 - 5.5 in-lb (2.0 - 6.5 Kg-Cm) of torque.
Bend washer (Item 33) to prevent nut from loosen-
ing.
C. Adjust tooth contact of bevel gear (Item 6) to
pinio
n (Item 30). Use shims (Item 29) to make good
contact with light load between bevel gear and pinion
(Fig. 13).
D. After adjusting tooth contact, use shims (Item 5)
to m
ake backlash 0.003 - 0.01 in. (0.08 - 0.25 mm).
Check backlash through plug hole (Item 26) with a
dial indicator.
E. Tighten bolts (Item 1, 40) to a torque of 16 - 20 ft-lb
(220-280 Kg-Cm).
F. Assemble clutch parts and install clutch cover
(It
em 53). Install new oil seals (Item 54, 55).
Tooth contact between bevel gear
and pinion with light load
Figure 14
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