Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Installing Right Side Bearing And/Or Seal

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If installing the right side bearing and/or seal, perform the following steps:
1. 1.1. Install the bearing with the square shoulder in using the J 42211 and the J 8092 .
2. 1.2. Install the new axle shaft seal using the J 42738 .
3. 1.3. Install the inner axle shaft to the inner axle shaft housing. Refer to INNER SHAFT AND/OR HOUSING REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE (S4WD) or INNER SHAFT AND/OR HOUSING REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE (A4WD) .
4. 1.4. Install the inner axle shaft and housing assembly. Refer to INNER SHAFT AND/OR HOUSING REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE (S4WD) or INNER SHAFT AND/OR HOUSING REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE (A4WD) .
Fig 2: Disconnecting Vacuum Hose From Vacuum Actuator
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If installing the left side bearing and/or seal, perform the following steps:
1. 2.1. Install the bearing with the square shoulder in using the J 42211 and the J 8092 .
2. 2.2. Install the new axle shaft seal into the inner axle shaft seal cover using the J 42738 .
Install the inner axle shaft seal cover.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the inner axle shaft seal cover bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the inner axle shaft seal cover to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
For Oldsmobile only, install the left inner axle shaft.
Carefully tap the inner axle shaft into place with a soft mallet.
Install the wheel drive shaft.
Inspect the axle lubricant level and add, if necessary. Refer to LUBRICANT LEVEL INSPECTION - FRONT DRIVE AXLE .
Lower the vehicle.