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Differential Case: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Assembly

Dana

Special Tools

Disassembly 

1. NOTE:  Differential bearing shims) are available in thicknesses of 0.762, 0.787, 0.813, 0.838, 0.864, 0.889 and 0.914 mm (0.030, 0.031, 0.032,

0.033, 0.034, 0.035 and 0.036 inch).

NOTE:  If differential bearing shims are damaged, install new ones.

NOTE:  Install new differential bearings whenever they are removed from the rear axle differential carrier.

Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings.
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Wire the differential bearing shims, differential bearing cup, differential bearing and outboard selective spacer together. Note from which side
they were removed (ring gear side or opposite side).

2. NOTE:  Use a vise with brass jaws or wood blocks.

Place the differential case in a vise.

3. CAUTION:  Do not damage the anti-lock speed sensor ring when removing the ring gear. If the anti-lock speed sensor ring is removed, a new one

must be installed.

NOTE:  Whenever removing the ring gear bolts, always install new bolts upon assembly. Use Grade 9 bolts for service replacement for all Dana
rear axles.

Remove the bolts on the ring gear. Leave four bolts loosely assembled, 90 degrees apart.

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