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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Carefully insert the axle shaft in order to not damage the seal.
  1. Install the axle shaft (1) into the rear axle housing (5).
  2. Slide the axle shaft (1) into place allowing the splines to engage the differential side gear.
  3. On axles without a locking differential, place the lock (4) on the button end of the axle shaft (1).
  4. On axles with a locking differential, keep the pinion shaft partially withdrawn.
    5. Fig 1: Axle Shaft, Housing & C-Lock
    G01480626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. On axles with a locking differential, place the C-lock (1) on the axle shaft (3) so that the ends are flush with the thrust block (2).
  6. Pull the shaft flange outward in order to seat the lock in the differential gear.
    7. Fig 2: C-Lock, Axle Shaft & Thrust Block
    G01480627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Align the hole in the pinion shaft with the bolt hole in the differential case.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  8. Install the new pinion shaft locking bolt.

    Tighten

    Tighten the pinion shaft locking bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

  9. Install the rear cover and the gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
  10. Install the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER .
  11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  12. Fill the rear axle. Use the proper fluid.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
Fig 3: Pinion Shaft Locking Bolt
G01480628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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