Differential
DISASSEMBLY
Follow disassembly steps outlined in illustration.
Disassembly Service Points
Ball Bearings Removal
CAUTION: Do not reuse the bearing.
Taper Roller Bearing Removal
CAUTION:
1. Do not reuse the bearing.
2. Replace the inner and outer races of the taper roller bearing as a set.
Use a punch to drive out the lock pin from the hole A.
REASSEMBLY
Reassembly in reverse order as disassembly.
Reassembly Service Points
>A< Spacer / Side Gear / Washer / Pinion / Pinion Shaft Installation
1. Install the spacer on the back of the side gear and then install the gear in the differential case.
CAUTION: When installing a new side gear, use a spacer of medium thickness [0.93-1.00 mm (0.0366-0.0394 inch)].
2. Set the washer on the back of each pinion and insert the two pinions to specified position while engaging them with the side gears and turning them.
3. Insert the pinion shaft.
4. Measure the backlash between the side gears and pinions.
Standard value: 0.025-0.150 mm (0.00098-0.00591 inch)
5. If the backlash is out of specification, disassemble again and using correct spacer, reassemble and adjust.
CAUTION: Adjust for same backlash of both side gears.
>B< Lock Pin Installation
1. Align the pinion shaft lock pin hole with the case lock pin hole and insert the lock pin.
CAUTION:
1. Do not reuse the lock pin.
2. The lock pin head must be sunk from the flange surface of the differential case.
>C< Taper Roller Bearings Installation
CAUTION: Apply the special tool to the inner race only.
>D< Ball Bearings Installation
>E< Bolts Installation
1. Apply the specified sealant to the bolt threads.
Specified sealant:
MOPAR Part No. 4318031 or MOPAR Part No. 4318032 or equivalent.
2. Tighten to the specified torque while following the order given in the illustration.