Installation Procedure
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- Assemble the drive bar extension onto the drive bar of J 33049 .
- Insert the J 33049 into the opposite side axle shaft tube.
- Install the J 45177 onto the J 33049 .
- Insert the axle shaft seal into the axle tube.
- Install the J 45177 (1) and the J 33049 (2) over the axle shaft seal.
- Drive the axle shaft seal into the axle tube using the J 45177 , the J 33049 and a hammer.
- 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) .
- 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) .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Lower the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .