Safari Van AWD V6-4.3L VIN W (1996)
Fig. 5 Differential Case Bolt Torque Sequence.
11. Install flange half of differential case over cone, insert case bolts finger tight. Tighten bolts one turn at a time in sequence shown in
Fig. 5. Then
torque case bolts to 30 ft. lbs.
12. If ring gear was removed, position it so that holes line up with case holes.
13. Lubricate new attaching bolts with clean engine oil and install.
14. Tighten bolts evenly and alternately around the case. When all bolts are snug,
torque evenly and alternately to 120 ft. lbs.
Disassembly
Axle can be disassembled either in or out of vehicle. If axle is disassembled in vehicle, it may be necessary to remove spare tire and/or
disconnect shock absorbers to provide clearance for differential case removal. If axle assembly is allowed to hang, care must be taken not
to damage or stretch flexible brake hose between axle and frame mounted lines.
1. Loosen rear cover bolts, break cover loose at bottom and drain lubricant, then remove cover and gasket.
2. Mount suitable dial indicator on bearing cap, and measure and record ring gear and pinion backlash.
3. Remove axles. Refer to
Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints / Axle Shaft, Conventional Fixed/Floating / Service and Repair. See: Drive Axles,
Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly
4. Remove outer wheel bearings and seals, then pinion shaft lock screw and pinion shaft.
5. Roll pinion gears out of case with pinion thrust washers, then remove side gears and side gear thrust washers. Mark gears and differential case as
left and right.
6. Remove differential bearing cap bolts, then bearing caps. Mark caps and housing as left and right.
Fig. 1 Differential Case Assembly Removal.
7. Pry differential case assembly from axle housing, taking care not to damage cover gasket surface. Remove differential carrier by prying case from
axle housing at differential window,
Fig. 1.
