B4000 SE Cab Plus 4 4WD V6-4.0L OHV (2000)
Caution Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the axle shaft grooves.
3. Install the U-washers.
1. Position the two U-washers on the button end of the axle shafts.
2. Pull the axle shafts outward.
Note If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with a Loctite sealer prior to installation.
4. Install the differential pinion shaft.
1. Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the case lock bolt hole.
2. Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
Tightening torque
30 Nm (3.0 kgf.m, 22 ft. lbs.)
5. Install the rear brake drums.
6. Install the axle housing cover and fill the rear axle housing with 2.4 liters (5 pints) of rear axle lubricant.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.
Limited Slip Differential
AXLE SHAFT (LIMITED SLIP) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Removal Note
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the axle housing cover and drain the lubricant.
4. Remove the rear brake drums.
5. Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft.
1. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
Caution Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the U-washers grooves.
6. Remove the U-washers.
1. Push the axle shafts inboard.
2. Remove the U-washers.
Caution Do not damage the inner wheel bearing oil seal.
7. Remove the two axle shafts.
Installation Note
1. Lubricate the lip of the inner wheel bearing oil seal.
Caution Do not damage the inner wheel bearing oil seal.
