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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the gasket onto the axle shaft.
  2. Install the gasket and the axle shaft into the axle tube.
    1. Ensure the shaft splines mesh into the differential side gear.
    2. Align the holes in the axle flange and the gasket with the holes in the hub.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the axle flange bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rear axle flange bolts to 156 N.m (115 lb ft).

  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary. Refer to LUBRICANT LEVEL INSPECTION - REAR DRIVE AXLE (8.6 INCH AXLE)  or LUBRICANT LEVEL INSPECTION - REAR DRIVE AXLE (9.5, 10.5 INCH AXLE)  or LUBRICANT LEVEL INSPECTION - REAR DRIVE AXLE (9.75 INCH AXLE)  .
  6. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Axle Shaft And/Or Gasket
    G01456088Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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