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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the new inner axle shaft bearing and the seal to the axle housing. Refer to INNER AXLE SEAL AND/OR BEARING REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE  .
  2. Install the inner axle shaft into the inner axle shaft housing.
  3. Apply sealant GM P/N 1052942 (Canadian P/N 10953466) or equivalent to the inner axle housing to differential carrier sealing surface.
  4. Install the inner axle shaft housing to the differential carrier assembly.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the inner axle shaft housing bolts.
  6. Tighten the bolts finger tight.
  7. Install the inner axle shaft housing to the frame bracket bolts, washers, and the nuts.
    Fig 1: Disassembling Clutch Fork
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    Tighten 

    • Tighten the inner axle shaft housing to frame bracket nuts to 98 N.m (72 lb ft).
    • Tighten the inner axle shaft housing to differential carrier assembly bolts to 48 N.m (36 lb ft).
  8. Install the right side wheel drive shaft.
  9. Inspect the axle lubricant level and add, if necessary. Refer to LUBRICANT LEVEL INSPECTION - FRONT DRIVE AXLE  .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
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