Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra and 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the wheel speed sensor ring using the J-45860: Tone Ring Installer (1) and the J-8092: Driver Handle (2).
- Drive the wheel speed sensor ring into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.
- Install the axle shaft bearing using the J-23690: Bearing Installer (1) and the J-8092: Driver Handle (2).
- Drive the axle shaft bearing into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.
- Install the axle shaft seal using the J-21128: Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer.
- Drive the tool into the bore until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the tube.
- Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
- Install the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles) or Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle) .
- Install the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Fill the rear axle. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) or Differential Oil Replacement (11.5 Inch Axle) or Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) or Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle) .
- Lower the vehicle.