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2. Install the ring gear to the differential case.

Note

Use hand tools ONLY. DO NOT use power tools for the following procedure.

3. Hand tighten the new ring gear bolts.

Caution:  Refer to Fastener Caution   (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution) .

4. Install the NEW ring gear bolts and tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb ft). in a criss cross pattern to draw and seat the ring gear and the on the differential

case.

5. Install the drive pinion housing assembly. Refer to Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement   (See: Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal

Replacement) .

6. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles)   (See: Service and Repair/Removal and

Replacement/Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles))Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle)   (See: Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch,  11.5 Inch Axle)) .

7. Fill the axle with the proper lubricant. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)   (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and

Repair/Removal and Replacement/Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle))Differential Oil Replacement (11.5 Inch Axle)   (See: Fluid -
Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Differential Oil Replacement (11.5 Inch Axle))Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch
Axle)   (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Differential Oil
Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle)   (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD
Inch Axle)) .

8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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