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Assembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: Output Shaft Inspection Areas
    GM49320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Inspect the output shaft (510) for:
    • Damaged bushing journals
    • Stripped splines
    • Snap ring groove damage
  2. Fig 2: Drive Axle Retainer Rings & Output Shaft
    GM214419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Affix the outboard drive shaft retaining ring (509) and the inboard drive shaft retaining ring (509) onto the output shaft (510).
  4. Fig 3: View Of Output Shaft
    GM659373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Rotate the transmission so that the oil pan flange faces downward.
  6. NOTE: Do not push to hard during installation of the output shaft (510) or damage to the bushings or bearings may occur.
    IMPORTANT: The output shaft (510) must be installed with the short splines toward the final drive assembly.
  7. Carefully install the output shaft (510) into the transmission. Extend the shaft through the differential side gear.