For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

• | J 24433 Pinion Cone and Side Bearing Installer

• | J 25070 Heat Gun -- 500-750°F

• | J 45010 Getrag Axle Bearing Race Installer

• | J 45017 Output Shaft Seal Installer

• | J 45019 Flange and Pinion Cage Remover

1. Install the housing support bushing, if necessary. Refer to Differential Housing Support Bushing Replacement.
2. Support the housing in a press in the axle seal area.
3. Using the J 24433 (2) and the J 45010 (1) install the shim (18) and the bearing race (19) into the differential housing.
4. Lightly lube the outer diameter of the seal with axle lube.
5. Using the J 45017 , install the axle oil seal into the housing.
6. Install the selected shims or marked shims (2) on the pinion housing assembly (1) and the O-ring (3).
7. Apply a light coat of oil to the pinion housing assembly (1) and the O-ring (3).
8. Use the bolts from J 45019 .
9. Align the drive pinion cover bolts to the differential case bolt holes.
10. Using commercial heating blower J 25070 , heat differential case, then push drive planetary gear cover into mounting position.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

11. Install the 6 drive pinion assembly bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the 6 drive pinion assembly bolts in a criss-cross pattern to 29 N·m (21 lb ft).

12. Install the differential assembly (2) into the differential housing (1).
13. Lightly lube the outer diameter of the seal with axle lube.
14. Using the J 45017 , install the axle oil seal into the differential side cover.
15. Install the housing cover O-ring (2) into the groove on the housing cover (3).
16. Apply a light coat of oil to the housing cover O-ring (2), install the housing cover (3) onto the housing (1).
17. Install the 8 differential side cover bolts (4).

Tighten
Tighten the 8 differential side cover bolts in a criss-cross pattern to 29 N·m (21 lb ft).

18. Install the drain plug and fill the axle with axle lube. Refer to Axle Lubricant Change.