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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the gasket onto the axle shaft.
  2. Install the gasket and the axle shaft into the axle tube.
    1. Ensure the shaft splines mesh into the differential side gear.
    2. Align the holes in the axle flange and the gasket with the holes in the hub.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the axle flange bolts.

    Tighten

    • For the 10.5 inch axle, tighten the rear axle flange bolts to 156 N.m (115 lb ft).
    • For the 11.5 inch axle, tighten the rear axle flange bolts to 200 N.m (148 lb ft).
    4. Fig 1: Axle Flange Bolts
    GM665974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary. Refer to Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle (8.6 Inch Axle) , Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle (9.5, 10.5 Inch Axle) , Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle (9.75 Inch Axle)  or Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle (11.5 Inch Axle) .
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