6-18
REAR AXLE
Fig. 6-42—Installing Flange Half of
Differential Case
that side gear will mesh with
pinion gears.
7. Place shim, if provided, and
remaining cone over side gear.
8. Install flange side of differ-
ential assembly over cone in
proper position to match align-
ment marks; insert two bolts fin-
ger tight 180° apart. See Figure
6-42.
9. Install other axle shaft through
flange half of differential case
rotating axle to enter cone splines
Fig. 6-43—Torquing Differential Bolts
and then side gear s p l i n e s .
Leaving the axle shaft in this po-
sition, insert remaining bolts and
tighten to 15-18 ft. lbs. See Fig-
ure 6-43.