Installation Procedure
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- Install the J 45104 and the J 6125-B to the inner axle shaft.
- While supporting the J 6125-B
and the J 45104
with the inner axle shaft, place the inner axle shaft into the inner axle shaft opening in the oil pan.IMPORTANT: Do not nick or cut the differential carrier assembly oil seal.
- Using the J 6125-B (1) and the J 45104 (2), carefully guide the inner axle shaft through the oil pan and differential carrier assembly oil seal into the differential side gear turning as necessary in order to align the inner axle shaft splines with the differential side gear splines.
- Using the J 6125-B,
push the inner axle shaft into the differential side gear until the retaining ring snaps the inner axle shaft into place.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Pull on the inner axle shaft to ensure that it is locked into position.
- Remove the J 45104 and the J 6125-B.
- Install the intermediate shaft bearing assembly. Refer to INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEARING ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE (S4WD) or INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEARING ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE (A4WD) .
- Add lubricant to the differential carrier assembly. Use the proper fluid. Refer to LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE .
- Lower the vehicle.