LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Blazer 4D Utility, 4WD, Part Time >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1459 (Rear Drive Axle) >> Repair Instructions >> Differential Side Bearings Replacement >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Driving The Differential Side Bearing Into Position
    GM651740Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the differential side bearings by doing the following:
    1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-2  , 8.0 inch axle, or the J 8107-4 , 8.6 inch axle, in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation. See Special Tools and Equipment 
    2. Install the J 45231  , 8.0 inch axle, or the J 21784  , 8.6 inch axle (2), and the J 8092  (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    3. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 45231  , 8.0 inch axle, or the J 21784  , 8.6 inch axle (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
  2. Install the differential. Refer to Differential Replacement  .
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals