Installation Procedure

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.

Using the J 44915 , install a new oil seal (2) to the drive pinion housing.

Fig 1: Installing Oil Seal & Drive Pinion Housing
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Align the splines on the torque tube shaft to the differential pinion shaft.
Install the torque tube (1) to the differential (2).

Fig 2: Installing Torque Tube & Differential
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the bolts (5) to the torque tube bracket (4).
Tighten
- Tighten the torque tube bracket bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
- Tighten the torque tube-to-bracket through bolt nut (1) to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).
Fig 3: Installing Torque Tube-To-Bracket Through Bolts & Nuts
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Install the torque tube-to-differential carrier bolts (1).
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
Tighten

Tighten the mounting bolts to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
Remove the jack stand from under the front of the rear differential.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 4: Installing Torque Tube-To-Differential Bolts
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