Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the O-ring sealing surface on the differential cover (left) and the differential housing.
- Install a new O-ring seal (4) to the differential cover (left).
- Install the differential cover (left) to the differential.
- Install the differential cover (left) retaining bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the differential cover (left) bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Using two nuts installed on the stud, install the transmission mounting stud to the differential cover (left).
Tighten: Tighten the transmission mounting stud to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
- Remove the second nut from the transmission mounting stud.
- Tighten the nut retaining the transmission to the transmission LH mounting stud.
Tighten: Tighten the differential to transmission nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the damper/tuned absorber to the differential cover (left).
- Install the bolts mounting the damper/tuned absorber to the differential cover (left).
Tighten: Tighten the damper/tuned absorber mounting bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Fill the differential with the proper fluids and to the proper level. Refer to Lubricant Change .
- Install the LH muffler assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement - Left in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the LH wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Install the LH rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.