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11. Position the special tool.

1. Rotate the differential case to make sure the differential bearings are correctly seated.
2. Install the special tool.

12. NOTE:  If runout is within specification, install a new ring gear and pinion. If runout exceeds specification, the ring gear is true and the concern is

due to either a damaged differential case or differential bearings. Inspect the differential bearings. If the differential bearings are not damaged,
install a new differential case and the differential bearings.

Measure the differential case runout without the ring gear.
1. Rotate the differential case.
2. Check and note the differential case runout.

13. Using the special tools, remove the differential case from the rear axle housing, and remove the differential bearings.

14. Using the special tool, install the new differential bearings on the differential case.

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