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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Pinion Oil Seal
    GM651744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a new pinion oil seal using the J 22388  (8. See Special Tools .6 inch, 9.5 inch axles) or the J 44414  (10. See Special Tools .5 inch, 11.5 inch axle).
  2. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the splines of the pinion yoke.
  3. Install the pinion yoke.

    Align the marks made during removal.

    4. NOTE: Refer to Pinion Flange/Yoke Installation Notice .
  4. Seat the pinion yoke onto the pinion shaft by tapping it with a soft-faced hammer until a few pinion shaft threads show through the yoke.
  5. Install the washer and a new pinion nut.
    6. Fig 2: Holding Pinion Yoke With Special Tool
    GM661080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the J 8614-01  onto the pinion yoke as shown.
    7. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.
  7. Tighten the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01  .

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut until the pinion end play is just taken up. Rotate the pinion while tightening the nut to seat the bearings.

    8. Fig 3: Measuring Pinion Rotating Torque
    GM661077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Measure the rotating torque of the pinion. Compare this measurement with the rotating torque recorded during removal.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut in small increments, as needed, until the rotating torque is 0.40-0.57 N.m (3- 5 lb in) greater than the rotating torque recorded during removal.

  9. Once the specified torque is obtained, rotate the pinion several times to ensure the bearings have seated. Recheck the rotating torque and adjust if necessary.
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Driveshaft Pinion, Yoke Retainers & Bolts
    GM361391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the propeller shaft (3) to the pinion yoke (4).

    Align the reference marks made during removal.

  11. Install the propeller shaft yoke retaining clamps and the bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the propeller shaft yoke retaining clamp bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  12. Install the axle shafts (10.5 inch, 11.5 inch axle). Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement .
  13. Install the brake rotors (8.6 inch, 9.5 inch axles). Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JD9) or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JH6, JH7) .
  14. Install the brake calipers (8.6 inch, 9.5 inch axles). Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JD9) or Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JH6, JH7) .
  15. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  16. Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.6 Inch Axle)  or Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (11.5 Inch Axle)  or Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (9.5LD Inch Axle)  or Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (9.5 Inch HD and 10.5 Inch Axles) .
  17. Lower the vehicle.
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