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DIFFERENTIAL - LOCKER (Continued)
CAUTION: Never spread over 0.38 mm (0.015 in). If
the housing is over-spread, it could be distorted or
damaged.
(5) Remove the dial indicator.
(6) Install differential case with pinion gear side
bearing cap and differential preload shims in the
housing. Tap differential case to seat bearings cups
in the housing.
CAUTION: Ensure locker indicator switch plunger
head is positioned under the actuator.
(7) Install ring gear side bearing cap with refer-
ence marks aligned (Fig. 44).
Fig. 44 BEARING CAP REFERENCE MARKS
1 - REFERENCE MARKS
2 - REFERENCE MARKS
(8) Loosely install differential bearing cap bolts.
(9) Remove axle housing spreader.
(10) Tighten the bearing cap bolts to 108 N·m (80
ft. lbs.).
(11) With a 1/4 inch drill bit check the clearance
between the locker actuator and actuator pressure
plate at the top and the bottom.
CAUTION: If clearance is not correct, locker indica-
tor switch plunger may be on top of the actuator or
actuator mounting tabs may be bent.
FRONT AXLE - 216FBI
(12) Install pressure hose on the actuator assem-
bly.
(13) Install the axle shafts.
(14) Apply a 6.35mm (1/4 in.) bead of red Mopar
Silicone Rubber Sealant or equivalent to the housing
cover (Fig. 45).
Fig. 45 DIFFERENTIAL COVER
1 - SEALANT SURFACE
2 - SEALANT
3 - SEALANT THICKNESS
CAUTION: If housing cover is not installed within 3
to 5 minutes, the cover must be cleaned and new
RTV applied or adhesion quality will be compro-
mised.
(15) Install the cover and any identification tag.
Tighten the cover bolts in a criss-cross pattern to 41
N·m (30 ft. lbs.).
(16) Install drain plug.
(17) Refill the differential with Mopar Gear Lubri-
cant or equivalent to bottom of the fill plug hole.
(18) Install the fill hole plug.
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