Sierra 3500 4WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2006)
5. Remove the ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.
Important: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.
6. Remove the ring gear from the differential. Drive the gear off with a brass drift if necessary.
Notice: Refer to Ring Gear Removal Notice in Service Precautions.
Installation Procedure
1. If the differential case has become separated, assemble the differential case by aligning the two arrows inside the differential case as shown.
2. Install the ring gear to the differential case.
Important: The mating surface of the ring gear and the differential case must be clean and free of burrs before installing the ring gear.
3. Install the new ring gear bolts. Hand start each bolt to ensure that the ring gear is properly installed to the differential case.
Important: The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.
4. Tighten the new ring gear bolts.
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Tighten the ring gear bolts alternately and in stages, gradually pulling the ring gear onto the differential case.
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Tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 165 Nm (122 ft. lbs.).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the pinion and the pinion bearings.
