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Installation Procedure

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  1. Lubricate the sealing surface of the oil seal with axle lubricant. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  2. GM5375323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using DT-51323  Seal Installer (2), Install NEW Front Axle Shaft Seal (1).

  3. GM5507536Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheel Drive Shaft Retaining Ring (2) @ Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft (1) - Install NEW

  4. GM5341523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft (1) - Install

  5. GM5341521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Partially install the Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft (1) into the Front Differential Carrier.

  6. Remove the DT-51504  Seal Protector (2) from the front axle shaft seal.
    7. NOTE:

    Ensure that the front wheel drive half shaft (1) is securely engaged to the front differential carrier.

  7. Completely install the Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft (1) into the Front Differential Carrier.
  8. GM5507513Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (2) @ Steering Knuckle - Install

    9. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  9. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  10. GM5507502Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The final torque on the steering knuckle nut (2) is to be applied during the front camber adjustment procedure.

    Front Suspension Strut @ Steering Knuckle - Install

  11. Steering Knuckle Bolt (1) - Install [2x]
  12. Steering Knuckle Nut (2) - Install and hand tighten [2x]
  13. Have an assistant apply the brakes.
  14. GM5507500Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

    Front Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Install NEW and tighten - Fastener Specifications

  15. GM5344065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Clean any dirt from around the front differential carrier oil filler plug (1).

  16. Remove the front differential carrier oil filler plug (1) from the front differential carrier.
    17. NOTE:

    Do NOT overfill the front differential carrier. Overfilling the front differential carrier can cause leakage out the front differential housing vent.

  17. Inspect the gear lubricant level to ensure it is at the bottom of the plug opening.
  18. Fill the front differential carrier with the appropriate amount and type of axle lubricant as needed:
    19. CAUTION:

    Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .

  19. Install the front differential carrier filler plug (1) to the front differential carrier and tighten. Fastener Specifications 
  20. GM5507495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Front Splash Shield (2) - Install

  21. Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [5x] - Fastener Specifications
  22. Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (3) - Install
  23. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  24. Lower the vehicle.
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