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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT:
  • The stub axle shaft sleeve and seal must be replaced together. DO NOT replace the sleeve or seal separately.
  • Do not damage the seal bore or the sleeve assembly. Fluid leaks may result.
    Fig 1: View Of J 41102-1A & J 8092
    GM1875845Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: J 41102-1A  must be used in order to install the axle seal to the correct depth. See Special Tools .
  1. Install a new output axle seal (3). Use J 41102-1A  (2) with J 8092  (1). Lubricate the seal lip with transmission fluid. See Special Tools .
  2. Apply grease to the output shaft splines.
  3. Fig 2: View Of J 41228
    GM104568Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: J 41228  must be used in order to install the sleeve to the correct depth. See Special Tools .
  4. Use J 41228  to install a NEW sleeve on the output axle shaft. See Special Tools .
  5. Install the collet into the output shaft snap ring groove with the collet attached to the threaded collet shaft.
  6. Place the NEW sleeve over the collet.
  7. Install the bearing and nut onto the threaded collet shaft.
  8. Hold the collet shaft while tightening the nut in order to press the sleeve onto the output shaft.
  9. Remove the J 41228  . See Special Tools .
  10. Fig 3: Locating Drive Axle Retaining Clip
    GM1873863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install a NEW snap ring on the output shaft.
  12. Install the left drive axle assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Inspect the output axle shaft sleeve for leaks.
  15. Inspect the oil level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .