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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the new inner axle shaft bearing and the new seal to the inner axle shaft housing. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Seal and Inner Shaft Bearing Replacement .
  2. Install the inner axle shaft into the inner axle shaft housing.

    Do not install the inner axle shaft completely into the inner axle shaft housing at this time.

  3. Apply sealant GM P/N 1052942 (Canadian P/N 10953466) or equivalent to the inner axle housing to differential carrier sealing surface.
  4. Install the inner axle shaft and the inner axle shaft housing to the differential carrier assembly.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the inner axle shaft housing bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the inner axle shaft housing bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

    6. Fig 1: Inner Axle Shaft Housing Bolts
    G01480404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the inner axle shaft housing nuts to the bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the inner axle shaft housing nuts to 100 N.m (75 lb ft).

  7. Install the inner axle shaft into the differential case side gear by doing the following:
    1. 7.1. Turn the inner axle shaft and align the splines of the inner axle shaft with the splines on the differential side gear.
    2. 7.2. Install the inner axle shaft into the differential case side gear using a soft-faced mallet until the retaining ring on the inner axle shaft is fully seated within the groove in the differential case side gear.
    3. 7.3. Pull back on the inner axle shaft to ensure that the inner axle shaft is properly retained in the differential case side gear.
    Fig 2: Inner Axle Shaft Housing Nuts To Bracket
    G01480405Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to the inner axle shaft.
  9. Install the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to inner axle shaft bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to inner axle shaft bolts to 79 N.m (58 lb ft).

  10. Install the stabilizer shaft link assembly. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT  .
  11. Fill the differential carrier assembly with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
Fig 3: Wheel Drive Shaft Inboard Flange Bolts
G01480406Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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