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Installation Procedure

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  1. Clean and inspect the journal on the axle shaft prior to installation.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Rear Drive Shaft
    GM95584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Be sure to support the drive shaft until it is completely installed.
  2. Position the drive shaft to the rear axle differential output shaft.
    3. IMPORTANT: Use care not to damage the rear axle differential output shaft seal.
  3. Carefully align and guide the drive shaft onto the differential output shaft.
  4. Engage the drive shaft fully onto the differential output shaft using light force.
  5. Check to be certain that the drive shaft is fully seated on the differential output shaft.
  6. Begin to position the suspension knuckle to the drive shaft.
  7. Align and carefully guide the drive shaft into the wheel hub and bearing but do not seat fully.

    This will provide additional clearance to the lower ball joint nut.

  8. Connect the lower ball joint to the suspension knuckle. Refer to Knuckle Replacement in Rear Suspension.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Parking Brake Cable To Parking Brake Lever
    GM174570Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the parking brake cable into the bracket.
  10. Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever.
  11. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
    12. Fig 3: View Of Outer Tie Rod End At The Suspension Knuckle
    GM174562Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Connect the outer tie rod end to the suspension knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement (Outer End) or Tie Rod Replacement (Suspension Link) in Rear Suspension.
  13. Install the rear transverse spring. Refer to Rear Transverse Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension.
    14. Fig 4: Inserting Drift Or Punch To Brake Rotor Cooling Fins & Brake Caliper
    GM174557Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Set the parking brake.
  15. Insert a drift or punch into the brake rotor cooling fins and against the caliper to prevent the wheel hub and bearing from turning.
  16. Begin to install the drive shaft retaining nut onto the drive shaft by hand.
    17. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  17. Slowly tighten the nut to draw the drive shaft to the wheel hub and bearing.

    Tighten:  Tighten the drive axle spindle nut to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

  18. Remove the drift or punch.
  19. Release the parking brake.
  20. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  21. Lower the vehicle.
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