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25. Rotate the differential assembly several times to make sure the differential bearings are seated.

26. Using the special tools, recheck the ring gear backlash.
27. Remove the differential bearing cap bolts and differential bearing caps.

28. To establish differential bearing preload, increase both LH and RH differential bearing shim sizes as shown.

29. Using the special tool, fully seat the differential bearing shims. Make sure the assembly rotates freely.

30. Install the differential bearing caps and differential bearing cap bolts.

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Tighten to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.)

31. Using the special tools, recheck the backlash.

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