Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Filter Assembly

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Install a new filter assembly.
Install the locating pins, if removed.

Fig 2: Installing Clutch Drum On Pinion Shaft

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Install the clutch drum (1) to the pinion shaft (2) by shaking the drum while rotating the drum back and forth to engage the splines of the pump rotor and bushing.

Fig 3: Clutch Drum Oil Seal

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When properly engaged, the clutch drum will be fully seated against the clutch drum oil seal (1).

Fig 4: RDM Housing Sealing Surface

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Apply a continuous bead of sealer Saturn P/N 12346240 of equal height and width to the RDM housing sealing surface.
Specification: Apply sealer to a height and width of 2.5 mm (0.098 in).

IMPORTANT: Do not disturb the sealer bead applied to the RDM sealing surface.

Fig 5: Installing Clutch Housing Cover On RDM

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Install the clutch housing cover (1) to the RDM.
Hand install the clutch housing cover bolts (2).

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the housing cover mounting bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 26 N.m (19 lb ft).

IMPORTANT: Strict adherence to the sealer cure time must be observed.

Allow the sealer to cure a minimum of 8 hours.

Fig 6: Installing Input Shaft Seal On Housing Cover

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Using the J 44851 (1) install the input shaft seal (2) to the housing cover (3). See Special Tools .

Fig 7: Inspecting Dust Deflector For Cracks

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Install the dust deflector (2) to the input flange (1) if removed.

Fig 8: Installing Input Flange To Clutch Shaft

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Install the input flange (2) to the clutch shaft.
Hand install a new input flange nut (1) to the clutch shaft.

Fig 9: Installing J44873 On Pinion Flange

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Install the J 44873 (1) to the pinion flange (2). See Special Tools .
Using a breaker bar to hold the J 44873 stationary, tighten the pinion nut. See Special Tools .
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 203 N.m (150 lb ft).

Fig 10: RDM Drain Plug

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Thoroughly clean the drain plug threads and apply thread sealer Saturn P/N 21485278 to the plug threads.
Install the RDM drain plug.
Tighten: Tighten the plug to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

Fig 11: RDM Fill Plug

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Remove the RDM fill plug.
Thoroughly clean the fill plug threads and apply thread sealer Saturn P/N 21485278 to the plug threads.
Fill the RDM with lubricant. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle .
Install the fill plug.
Tighten: Tighten the plug to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

Fig 12: Removing/Installing Propeller Shaft Flange Mounting Bolts

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Thoroughly clean and apply threadlocker Saturn P/N 21005994 to the propeller shaft flange mounting bolt threads.
Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft flange and the RDM input flange.
Install the propeller shaft flange mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 13: Installing Propeller Shaft Shield To RDM

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Install the propeller shaft shield (2) to the RDM.
Install the propeller shaft shield mounting bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 14: Propeller Shaft Underbody Guard Loop Bolts

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Install the propeller shaft underbody guard loop.
Install the propeller shaft underbody guard loop bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.