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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: Pinion Gear/Service and Repair/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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