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Differential Carrier Assembly Final Assembly (8.25 Lock Ring Style)

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Tools Required

  1. Inspect the alignment mark between the differential bearing adjuster and the differential carrier assembly case. If the line between the differential bearing adjuster and the differential carrier assembly case is not aligned, re-align the 2 components as necessary.
  2. Bend the right side differential adjuster nut lock tabs over the differential adjuster nut sleeves.
    3. Fig 1: Left Side Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock & Bolt (9.25 Inch Axle)
    GM685960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the differential adjuster nut lock.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the differential adjuster nut lock bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the differential adjuster lock nut bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  5. Lubricate the clutch shaft pilot bearing with axle lubricant. Use the correct fluid. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .
    6. Fig 2: Installing Clutch Shaft Pilot Bearing - Front Drive Axle
    GM695745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the clutch shaft pilot bearing using the J 33842  . See Special Tools .
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts (9.25 Inch Axle)
    GM205917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the clutch shaft to the differential carrier case half.
  8. Install the vent hose connector.

    Tighten:  Tighten the vent hose connector to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

    9. Fig 4: Install The New Axle Shaft Seal Using J 45225 & J 8092 - Front Drive Axle
    GM1486568Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the new left side axle shaft seal using the J 45225  (1) and the J 8092  (2). See Special Tools .
  10. Install the new left side inner axle shaft retainer ring.
    11. Fig 5: View Of Left Side Inner Axle Shaft
    GM1332794Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the left side inner axle shaft by doing the following:
    1. Install the left side inner shaft into the differential carrier assembly until the inner shaft is seated against the differential side gear.
    2. While holding the inner shaft against the differential side gear, turn the inner shaft in order to align the splines of the inner shaft with the splines on the differential side gear.
    3. Drive the inner shaft into the differential case side gear using a soft-faced mallet until the retaining ring on the inner shaft is fully seated within the groove in the differential case side gear.

      Pull back on the inner shaft to ensure that the inner shaft is properly retained in the differential case side gear.

    12. Fig 6: Installing Side Bearing Using J 36609 & J 8092 - Front Drive Axle
    GM834254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the right side inner shaft bearing into the inner shaft housing by performing the following steps:
    1. Install the inner axle shaft housing into a vise.

      Clamp only on the mounting flange of the inner axle shaft housing.

    2. Install the bearing with the square shoulder in using the J 36609  (1) and the J 8092  (2). See Special Tools .
    13. Fig 7: Installing New Axle Shaft Seal Using J 45225 & J 8092 - Front Drive Axle
    GM1486575Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the new right side inner axle shaft seal using the J 45225  (1) and the J 8092  (2). See Special Tools .
    14. Fig 8: Inner Axle Shaft Housing Components (9.25 Inch)
    GM892812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the following components into the inner shaft housing:
    1. Install the inner axle shaft (1).

      Carefully tap the inner axle shaft into place with a soft-faced mallet.

      2. IMPORTANT: Use chassis grease in order to hold the thrust washer in place.
    2. Install the thrust washer (with tabs) (5).

      Ensure the tabs on the thrust washer are aligned with the slots in the inner shaft housing.

    3. Install the thrust washer (without tabs) (6).
    4. Install the new retainer ring (7) onto the inner axle shaft (1).
    5. Determine the clutch gear shim thickness. Refer to Inner Axle Shaft Shim Adjustment  .
    6. Install the clutch gear shim (9).
    7. Install the clutch sleeve (8).
    8. Install the clutch fork assembly (11).
    9. Install the clutch fork inner spring (10).
  15. Apply sealant to the inner shaft housing to differential carrier sealing surface. Use the correct sealant. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .
    16. Fig 9: View Of Inner Axle Shaft Housing Assembly To Differential Carrier Assembly
    GM893259Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the inner shaft housing to the differential carrier assembly case.
  17. Install the inner shaft housing bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the inner shaft housing bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  18. Install the drain plug and the washer.
  19. Install the fill plug and the washer.

    Tighten:  Tighten the drain plug and the fill plug to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

    20. Fig 10: View Of Front Axle Actuator
    GM893264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice .
  20. Install the front drive axle actuator.

    Apply sealant to the threads of the front axle actuator. Use the correct sealant. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .

    Tighten:  Tighten the front drive axle actuator to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    21. Fig 11: View Of Lower Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing, J 21474-18, Thrust Bearing, J 36616-2, J 36616-1, & Forcing Screw
    GM892851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Install the lower differential carrier assembly bushing by performing the following steps:
    1. Install the J 21474-18 (1), the thrust bearing (2), the J 36616-2 (3), the J 36616-1 (4), and the forcing screw (5) as shown.
    2. While holding the forcing screw, slowly tighten the J 21474-18 until the bushing has stopped against the step on the bushing and is centered within the differential carrier assembly bushing bore.
    22. Fig 12: View Of Special Tools J 21474-18, Thrust Bearing, J 36616-2, J 36616-1, & Forcing Screw
    GM893253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the upper differential carrier assembly bushing by performing the following steps:
    1. Install the J 21474-18 (1), the thrust bearing (2), the J 36616-2 (3), the J 36616-1 (4), and the forcing screw (5) as shown.
    2. While holding the forcing screw, slowly tighten the J 21474-18 until the bushing has stopped against the step on the bushing and is centered within the differential carrier assembly bushing bore.
  23. Install the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
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