AssemblingtheFrontAxle(continued)
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Figure242
17.Assemblethelockpin.Drivethepintotheapproximatecenterlocationof
thepinionmateshaft.Peenthemetalofthecasetolockthepininplace
(Figure242).
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Figure243
18.Positiontheringgearontothedifferentialcaseandthreadnewboltsintothe
ringgear.Tightenthebolts,alternatingbackandforthacrossthegearto
allowthegeartobepulledevenlyintoplace.Torquetheboltsto61to88
N·m(45to65ft-lb)tosecureassembly(Figure243).
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