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Differential Case Runout Check
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| 205-1016 Installer, Differential Bearing TKIT-2014D-ROW2 TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW | |
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| 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle | |
| 205-D061 (D83T-4205-C2) Step Plate | |
| Dial Indicator | |
| Three Leg Puller | |
| Punch | |
| Copper Hammer |
Check
- Remove the differential. Refer to: Differential Carrier .
- Remove and discard the ring gear bolts.
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NOTE: Care should be taken not to damage the differential ring gear bolt hole threads.
Using the general equipments, remove the ring gear. Use the General Equipment: Punch Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer
- Install the Differential carrier, differential carrier bearing cups and differential bearing preload shims.
- Install the differential bearing caps and bolts. Align the differential bearing caps in there original location.
Torque: 94 lb.ft (128 Nm)
- Rotate the differential carrier to make sure the bearings have seated correctly.
- Using the dial indicator, rotate the differential carrier and measure the differential carrier runout.
- If the runout does not exceed the specification, install a new ring gear and pinion. Use the General Equipment: Dial Indicator
- If runout exceeds the specification, the ring gear is true and the condition is due to differential carrier/differential bearing damage.
- Inspect the differential bearings and the differential carrier. Always install new differential bearings when installing a new differential carrier, or if a bearing condition is questionable.
- Remove the bolts and the differential bearing caps.
- Remove the differential carrier, differential bearing cups, and differential bearing preload shims.
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NOTE: If necessary.
Using the special tool and the general equipment, remove and discard the differential bearings. Use Special Service Tool: 205-D061 (D83T-4205-C2) Step Plate. Use the General Equipment: Three Leg Puller
- Using the special tools, install the new differential bearings. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 205-1016 Installer, Differential Bearing.
- Install the Differential carrier, differential carrier bearing cups and differential bearing preload shims.
- Install the differential bearing caps and bolts. Align the differential bearing caps in there original location.
- Rotate the differential carrier to make sure the bearings have seated correctly.
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NOTE: If the runout is still excessive, install a new differential case.
Using the dial indicator, rotate the differential carrier and measure the differential carrier runout. Use the General Equipment: Dial Indicator
- Remove the bolts and the differential bearing caps.
- Remove the differential carrier, differential bearing cups, and differential bearing preload shims.
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NOTE: Tighten the ring gear bolts in a cross pattern.
Install the ring gear and the new ring gear bolts.
Torque: 94 lb.ft (128 Nm)
- Install the differential carrier. Refer to: Differential Carrier .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.