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HOMESERVICE MANUALSISUZU2006ASCENDER S, 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESFRONT DRIVE AXLEREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE
2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 4.2 S, 4WD

Differential Case Assembly Assemble

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Differential Case Assembly Assemble

Tools Required

  • J 8092  Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10. See Special Tools .
  • J 22888-D  Side Bearing Remover Kit. See Special Tools .
  • J 33790  Differential Side Bearing Installer. See Special Tools .
  1. Lubricate the pinion and side gears using axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance and Lubrication.
    2. Fig 1: Exploded View Of Differential Case
    GM680404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the differential side gear thrust washers to the differential side gears.
  3. Install the differential side gears and thrust washers into the differential case.

    If the same differential side gears and the thrust washers are being used, install the side gears and the thrust washers to their original locations.

  4. Install the differential pinion gears and thrust washers by performing the following steps:
    1. Position one pinion gear between the differential side gears.
    2. Position the second pinion gear between the differential side gear directly opposite of the first gear.
    3. Rotate the differential side gears until the pinion gears are directly opposite the opening in the differential case.
    4. Install the thrust washers.

      Rotate the pinion gears toward the differential case opening in order to permit the sliding in of the thrust washers.

  5. Install the pinion gear shaft.
  6. Install the new pinion gear shaft lock pin using a hammer and a brass drift.
    7. Fig 2: Ring Gear & Differential Case
    GM866505Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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