Installation Procedure

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If replacing the right side bearing, perform the following steps:
1. Install the inner shaft housing into a vise.
2. Install the bearing with the square shoulder in using the J-42211 (2) and the J-8092 (1).
  
  Fig 1: Installing Bearing Using J-42211 & J-8092
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
If replacing the right side seal, perform the following steps:
1. Install the inner shaft housing into a vise.
2. Install the new inner shaft seal using the J-42738 .
  CAUTION: Carefully guide the inner shaft through the oil seal as to not to nick or cut the seal.
3. Install the inner shaft into the inner shaft housing.
4. Install the inner shaft and housing assembly. Refer to Inner Shaft and/or Housing Replacement - Front Drive Axle .
If installing the left side bearing, perform the following steps:
1. Install the bearing with the square shoulder in using the J-42211 and the J-8092 .
2. Install the inner shaft seal cover assembly.
  CAUTION: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
3. Install the inner shaft seal cover bolts.
  Tighten
  
  Tighten the inner shaft seal cover to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
4. Install the left inner shaft into the differential carrier assembly by performing the following steps:
  
  Fig 2: Installing Inner Shaft Seal Using J-42738
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  
  CAUTION: Carefully guide the inner shaft through the oil seal as to not to nick or cut the seal.
  1. Carefully guide the inner shaft through the oil seal until the retaining ring on the inner shaft contacts the differential case side gear.
  2. Install the inner shaft into the differential case side gear by tapping the retaining right into the retaining groove using a soft-faced mallet and until the retaining ring on the inner shaft is fully seated within the groove in the differential case side gear.
  3. Pull back on the inner shaft to ensure that the inner shaft is properly retained in the differential case side gear.
5. Install differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
6. Install the wheel drive shaft to the inner shaft flange. Refer to AXLE SHAFTS .
Fill the differential carrier assembly with the proper fluid. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle .
Lower the vehicle.