Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the differential carrier assembly to the vehicle.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the upper differential carrier assembly mounting bolt, the washer, and the nut.
Install the lower differential carrier assembly mounting bolt, the washer, and the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the differential carrier assembly bolts to 103 N.m (76 lb ft).
- Install the inner axle housing to frame bolts, the washers, and the nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the inner axle housing nuts to 98 N.m (72 lb ft).
- Install the clutch cable to the differential carrier assembly. Refer to CLUTCH CABLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE .
- Connect the vent hose to the differential carrier assembly.
- Install the electrical connector to the four-wheel drive indicator switch.
- Install the relay arm to the idler and pitman arms. Refer to RELAY ROD REPLACEMENT (RWD) or RELAY ROD REPLACEMENT (4WD) in Steering Linkage.
- Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
- Install the wheel drive shafts.
- Install the lower part of shock absorber bolt and nut. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT (RWD) or SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT (4WD) in Front Suspension.
- Inspect the axle lubricant level and add, if necessary. Refer to LUBRICANT LEVEL INSPECTION - FRONT DRIVE AXLE .
- Install the steering linkage shield. Refer to STEERING LINKAGE SHIELD REPLACEMENT in Steering Linkage.
- Install the differential shield, if equipped. Refer to SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
- Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the jack stands or utility stands.
- Lower the vehicle.