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Rear Axle - 8 1/4 and 9 1/4|Page 3877 > < Differential Case|Specifications
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Differential Case: Service and Repair
Rear Axle - 8 1/4 and 9 1/4

REMOVAL

1. Remove the axle shafts.
2. Remove RWAL/ABS sensor from housing.

NOTE:  Side play resulting from bearing races being loose on case hubs requires replacement of the differential case.

Mark For Installation Reference

3. Mark the differential housing and the differential bearing caps for installation reference.
4. Remove bearing threaded adjuster lock from each bearing cap. Loosen the bolts, but do not remove the bearing caps.

Threaded Adjuster Tool

5. Loosen the threaded adjusters with Wrench C-4164.
6. Hold the differential case while removing bearing caps and adjusters.
7. Remove the differential case.

NOTE:  Each differential bearing cup and threaded adjuster must be kept with their respective bearing.

INSTALLATION

1. Apply a coating of hypoid gear lubricant to the differential bearings, bearing cups, and threaded adjusters. A dab of grease can be used to keep the

adjusters in position. Carefully position the assembled differential case in the housing.

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