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Installation Procedure

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  1. Assemble the drive bar extension onto the drive bar of J 33049  .
  2. Insert the J 33049  into the opposite side axle shaft tube.
  3. Install the J 45177  onto the J 33049  .
  4. Insert the axle shaft seal into the axle tube.
    Fig 1: Axle Shaft Seal & Axle Tube
    G01480639Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the J 45177  (1) and the J 33049  (2) over the axle shaft seal.
  6. Drive the axle shaft seal into the axle tube using the J 45177  , the J 33049  and a hammer.
  7. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch Axles)  or Differential Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)  or Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle) .
  8. Install the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch Axles)  or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle) .
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  10. Lower the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Fig 2: J 45177 & J 33049
G01480640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.