Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Using J 22834-A install the NEW rear oil seal. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Installing New Rear Oil Seal (2WD)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
If required, install the following:
1. The yoke
2. A NEW main shaft washer
3. A NEW prop shaft yoke washer
4. The main shaft nut
If required, use J 8614-01 in order to keep the keep yoke from rotating.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Tighten the main shaft nut.

Fig 3: Tightening Main Shaft Nut (2WD)
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Tighten: Tighten the nut to 441 N.m (325 lb ft).
Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece .
Check the transmission fluid level. Add if necessary.
Lower the vehicle.