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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the differential carrier assembly to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the differential carrier assembly mounting bolts and the nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the differential carrier assembly mounting bolts to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Differential Carrier Assembly Lower Mounting Nuts & Bolts
    G01643000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the inner axle shaft housing and the inner axle shaft. Refer to INNER SHAFT AND/OR HOUSING REPLACEMENT-FRONT DRIVE AXLE .
  4. Install the left and the right wheel drive shafts. Refer to WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  5. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Propeller Shaft.
  6. Reposition the steering linkage.
  7. Install the idler arms to the frame.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the idler arm bolts to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).

  8. Install the axle vent hose.
    Fig 2: Axle Vent Hose
    G01643001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the drain plug and the flat washer.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the drain plug to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Drain Plug & Flat Washer
    G01643002Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Inspect the axle lubricant and add, if necessary. Refer to LUBRICANT LEVEL INSPECTION - FRONT DRIVE AXLE .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
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