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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Axle Shaft & Brake Drum
    GM1483190Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Carefully insert the axle shaft in order to not damage the seal.
  1. Install the axle shaft into the rear axle housing.
  2. Slide the axle shaft into place allowing the splines to engage the differential side gear.
  3. On axles without a locking differential, place the C-lock on the button end of the axle shaft.
  4. On axles with a locking differential, keep the pinion shaft partially withdrawn.
  5. Install the brake drum.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Axle Shaft, Lock & Thrust Block
    GM156412Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. 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).
  7. Pull the shaft flange outward in order to seat the lock in the differential gear.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Pinion Shaft Locking Bolt
    GM156409Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Align the hole in the pinion shaft with the bolt hole in the differential case.
    9. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  9. Install the new pinion shaft locking bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

  10. Install the rear cover and the gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
  11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Fill the rear axle, using the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .
  13. Lower the vehicle.
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