Differential Carrier Assembly - Assemble

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

J 44809 Seal Installer
J 44915 Seal Installer

Use the J 44809 (2) in order to install the right axle shaft oil seal (1).

Fig 1: Installing Right Axle Shaft Oil Seal
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Use the J 44809 (2) in order to install the left axle shaft oil seal (1).

Fig 2: Installing Left Axle Shaft Oil Seal
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Lubricate the O-ring seal (4) and oil seal (2) sealing surface with gear oil GM P/N 12378514.
Install the O-ring seal (4) into the groove of the pinion housing (3).
Use the J 44915 (1) in order to install the oil seal (2) into the pinion housing (3).

Fig 3: Installing O-Ring Seal
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Install the pinion and housing assembly (1) and shim (2) to the differential (3).

Fig 4: Installing Pinion, Housing Assembly & Shim
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the bolts (1) to the differential.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

Fig 5: Installing Bolt To Differential
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Install the torque tube (1) to the differential (2).

Fig 6: Installing Torque Tube To Differential
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Install the bolts (1) to the differential.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 7: Installing Bolts To Differential
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT tighten the bracket nut and bolt (1 and 7) at this time. The bracket bolt and nut are to be tightened after the differential assembly is installed into the proper position in the vehicle.
Install the spacers (3 and 6) to the tube flanges.
Install the bracket (4), bolt (7), washers (2 and 8) and nut (1) to the tube.

Fig 8: Installing Tube Flanges & Components
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Install the O-ring seals (1 and 2) onto the clutch pump check valve (3).
Install the valve (3) and bolts (4 and 5) to the differential.
Tighten

Tighten the valve bolts to 10 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 9: Installing O-Ring Seals Onto Clutch Pump Check Valve
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Install the vent hose assembly (1) and clamp (2) to the differential (3).

Fig 10: Installing Vent Hose Assembly & Clamp
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Install the oil drain plug (2) and gasket to the differential.
Tighten

Tighten the drain plug to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

Fig 11: Installing Oil Drain Plug & Gasket
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