Differential And Ring Gear: Assembly: Fwd

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Clean the differential in suitable solvent and inspect components for damage or debris. Dry the components with regulated 344 kPa (50 psi) shop air. Do not free spin the bearings with shop air.

Fig 1: Side Gear Thrush Washer & Differential

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Install the side gear thrush washer (1) into the differential (2).

Fig 2: Differential Case & Side Gear
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Install the side gear (1) into the differential case (2).

Fig 3: Conical Washers & Pinion Gears
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Install the conical washers (1) and pinion gears (2) into the differential case.

Fig 4: Differential Case & Differential Link Shaft
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Slide the differential link shaft (1) into the differential case (3)

Fig 5: Pin, Differential Case & Differential Link Shaft
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Install the pin (1) to hold the differential link shaft (3) into the differential case (2).

Fig 6: Side Gear Thrust Washer, Side Gear & Differential
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Place the side gear (2) into the differential (3).
Place the side gear thrust washer (1) onto the side gear (2).

Fig 7: Ring Gear Half & Differential
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Place the ring gear half (1) of the case onto the differential (2).

Fig 8: Differential Case Halves & Screws
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Install the screws (1) to hold the differential case halves (2) together. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 9: Differential, Ring Gear & Bearing
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Place the ring gear (1) in position on the differential (3).

Fig 10: Differential Ring Gear & Bolts
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Install the bolts (2) to hold the ring gear (3) to the differential. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Place the differential in position in the transaxle housing.
Assemble the transaxle. Refer to ASSEMBLY .
Install the transaxle in the vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION .