Installation Procedure

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Determine the shim thickness and preload for the differential assembly. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT (8.6 INCH AXLE) or DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT (9.5 INCH AXLE) or DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE) or DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT (10.5 INCH AXLE) .
Install the differential side bearing by doing the following:
1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-3 in the case on the side opposite of the bearing installation.
2. Install the inboard shims.
3. Install the differential side bearing.
4. Install the J 24430 or the J 45900 (2) and the J 8092 (1) over the differential side bearing.
5. Drive the differential side bearing into position using the J 24430 or the J 45900 and the J 8092 .
6. Install the differential assembly. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT (8.6 INCH, 9.5 INCH AXLES) or DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE) or DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT (10.5 INCH AXLE) .
Fig 1: Installing Differential Side Bearing (9.75 Inch Axle)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - REAR DRIVE AXLE (8.6 INCH AXLE) or LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - REAR DRIVE AXLE (9.5, 10.5 INCH AXLE) or LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - REAR DRIVE AXLE (9.75 INCH AXLE) .
Lower the vehicle.