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Ring Gear, Differential > < Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 9.5LD Inch Axles)|Page 6552
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3. Important:  The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.

Install the new ring gear bolts. Hand start each bolt to ensure that the ring gear is properly installed to the differential case.

4. Notice:  Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the new ring gear bolts. 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.).

5. Install the pinion and the pinion bearings.
6. Install the pinion gear bearing retainer.
7. Install the differential assembly.
8. Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid.
9. Lower the vehicle.

Ring Gear, Differential > < Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 9.5LD Inch Axles)|Page 6552