(14) Bend collar so it touch es t he wall of the slot
in the pinion sh aft (Fig. 74).
(15) Inver t different ial ca se and sta rt two ring
gear bolts. This will pr ovide ca se-t o-rin g gear bolt
hole alignm ent.
(16) Inver t differen tial case in the vise an d insta ll
new ring gear bolts an d altern ately tighten to 180
N.m (133 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 75)
CAUTION: Do not reuse ring gear bolts, the bolts
can fracture causing extensive damage. Failure to
heed caution may result in damage.
(17) Install differen tia l in a xle housing an d verify
gear m esh and cont act patt ern.
Fig. 73 COLLARED NUT
Fig. 74 BEND COLLAR OF NUT
1 - COLLARED NUT
2 - DRIFT
Fig. 75 RING GEAR
1 - TORQUE WRENCH
2 - RING GEAR BOLT
3 - RING GEAR
4 - CASE
3-44 REARAXLE VA
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