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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Locating Torque Tube Mounting Bolts, Torque Tube Gasket, Torque Tube Assembly & Alignment Pins
    GM1849381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the NEW torque tube gasket (2) to the rear differential assembly.
  2. Position torque tube (3) on the alignment pins (4) on the rear differential.
  3. Using a suitable jack stand support the torque tube assembly.
  4. Hand tighten the torque tube to differential bolts (1) before torquing to specifications.
    5. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Torque the mounting bolts (1) to specifications.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 55 N.m (40 lb ft).

  6. Install the clutch control module, if needed. Refer to Rear Differential Clutch Control Module Replacement .
    7. Fig 2: Clutch Control Module Electrical Connector
    GM1848839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the electrical connector for the clutch control module.
    8. Fig 3: Torque Tube
    GM1848899Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Using the jack stand or the aide of an assistant reposition the torque tube to allow installation of the mounting bolt.
    9. Fig 4: Torque Tube Mounting Bolt
    GM1848880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the torque tube mounting bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 185 N.m (137 lb ft).

  10. Install the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  11. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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