Differential Carrier Assembly - Final Assembly

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Tools Required

J 45225 Axle Seal Installer
J 8092 Universal Driver Handle-3/4 in - 10

Adjust the backlash. Refer to BACKLASH INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .
Inspect the alignment mark between the differential bearing adjuster and the differential carrier assembly case. If the line between the differential bearing adjuster and the differential carrier assembly case is not aligned, re- align the 2 components as necessary.
Install the left side inner shaft seal using the J 45225 (2) and the J 8092 (1).

Fig 1: Installing Left Side Inner Shaft Seal Using J 45225 (2) And J 8092 (1)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the right side inner shaft seal using the J 45225 (2) and the J 8092 (1).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Install the drain plug.
Tighten

Tighten the drain plug to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).
Install the fill plug.

Fig 2: Installing Right Side Inner Shaft Seal Using J 45225 (2) And J 8092 (1)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Tighten

Tighten the fill plug to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).