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Powertrax 3710 User Manual

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Be sure to orient it so that its retaining pin hole will line

up with the hole in the differential case (Figure 9). If the pinion

shaft will not insert, or is hard to insert, be sure that the correct

thrust washers are being used and that the spacers are orient-

ed with the widest side (opening) fitting down over the coupler

shoulder. Rotate the drivers and couplers back and forth to be

sure that they are not binding.

8. Install the pinion shaft retaining pin. If the pin is

solid, as opposed to a roll pin, slightly deform the metal on the

side of the hole to help hold it in place (see the shop manual).

For C-Clip Axles only: Screw in and tighten the bolt.

9. For differential cases out of the vehicle: The case

should still be on the bench after the preceding steps; install the

ring gear now and torque the bolts. Proceed to the next section.

Figure 9

Install pinion shaft, then pin