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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 165 Nm (122 lb ft). in a criss cross pattern to draw and seat the ring gear and the on the differential

case.

5. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)   (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear

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

6. Fill the axle with the proper lubricant. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle)   (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and

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

7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

Seals and Gaskets, Differential > < Ring Gear, Differential|Service and Repair