Savana 2500 V8-6.6L DSL Turbo (2008)
2. Install the new ring gear bolts.
Hand start each bolt to ensure that the ring gear is properly installed to the differential case.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
3. Tighten the ring gear bolts. Tighten the ring gear bolts alternately and in stages, gradually pulling the ring gear onto the differential case.
Tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).
4. Install the pinion bearing cups. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Pinion Bearing/Service and Repair)Drive
Pinion Bearings Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Drive Pinion Bearings
Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles)) .
5. Determine the selective shim thickness for the pinion gear. Refer to Pinion Depth Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Service and Repair/Removal
and Replacement/Pinion Depth Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle))Pinion Depth Adjustment (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Pinion Depth Adjustment (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles)) .
6. Install the selective shim onto the pinion.
7. Install the inner pinion bearing to the pinion. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Pinion Bearing/Service and
Repair)Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Drive Pinion
Bearings Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles)) .
8. Install a new collapsible spacer.
9. Lubricate the pinion bearings with axle lubricant. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .
10. Install the outer pinion bearing into the axle housing.
11. Install the new pinion oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Pinion Flange/Service and
Repair/Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (9.75,
10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Pinion Flange/Service and Repair/Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75
Inch Axles)) .
12. Install the pinion into the axle housing.
13. Install the pinion yoke. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Pinion Flange/Service and
Repair/Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (9.75,
10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Pinion Flange/Service and Repair/Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75
Inch Axles)) .
14. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Differential Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Differential Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Differential Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles)) .
15. Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75
Inch Axles) (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch
Axles)) .
16. Lower the vehicle.