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Differential Side Gear Clearance
 Assemble the differential parts if they are disassembled. Refer to "Differen

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3. Insert left and right original side bearing adjusting washers inplace between side bearings and gear carrier.
4. Install bearing caps in th

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1. Make sure all parts are clean and that the bearings are well lubricated.
2. Assemble the pinion gear beari n

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6. Measure the turning torque at the end of the J-34309-2 gaugeanvil using preload gauge.
7. Place the J-34309-11 “R200A” pinion height ad

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11. Correct the pinion height washer size by referring to the “pinion head number”.
There are two numbers p

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1. Install front bearing outer race (1) and rear bearing outer race(2) using drifts.
CAUTION:
 At first, using a hammer, tap bearing outer ra

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8. Using the drift, install front oil seal as shown in figure.
CAUTION:
 Never reuse oil seal.
 When installi

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Differential Assembly
1. Install side gear thrust washers with the same thickness as theones installed prior to disassembly or reinstall the o