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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of J 44394 Installed Into Differential Output Shaft Seal
    GM814136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the J 44394  in the differential assembly.
  2. Install the wheel drive shaft until the splines are past the J 44394  .
  3. Remove the J 44394  from the wheel drive shaft and continue to install the drive shaft until it is fully seated.
  4. To ensure that the wheel driver shaft is installed properly, grasp the inner tripod housing and pull it outward. DO NOT pull on the axle shaft.
  5. Install the right front wheel drive shaft into the wheel hub/bearing assembly.
  6. Install the upper ball joint in the steering knuckle. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement .
    7. Fig 2: View of Brake and Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM1945639Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the NEW wheel drive shaft nut.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft Spindle Nut & Punch
    GM926765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Insert a drift or punch (2) in the brake rotor and against the brake caliper mounting bracket in order to keep it from turning.
  9. Using a breaker bar and the proper size socket (1), tighten the wheel drive shaft nut until the wheel drive shaft is fully seated in the wheel hub/bearing assembly.
    10. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  10. Tighten the wheel drive shaft nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the wheel drive shaft nut to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

  11. Remove the drift or punch (2) from the brake rotor.
  12. Install the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (RWD) or Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (AWD) .
  13. Install the right outer tie rod end. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (with Rear Wheel Drive) or Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (with All Wheel Drive) .
  14. Install the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  15. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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