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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Differential Carrier Assembly
    GM2831180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Raise the differential carrier assembly (1) into position.
  2. Fig 2: Differential Carrier Rear Bolt & Washer
    GM2834877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Do NOT reuse differential carrier rear bolt. DISCARD and replace with NEW only.

  3. Install the NEW differential carrier rear bolt (1) and tighten to:
    • First Pass: 220 N.m (162 lb ft)
    • Final Pass: plus 60 degrees
  4. Fig 3: Differential Carrier Front Bolts
    GM2831173Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the 2 differential carrier front bolts (1) and tighten to:
    • First Pass: 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    • Final Pass: plus 90 degrees
  6. Install the rear wheel drive shafts to the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (LCV, LF4)Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LF4, LCV)
  7. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (LF4)
  8. Connect the differential oil cooler outlet hose. Refer to Differential Oil Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement (226mm eLSD) 
  9. Connect the differential oil pump inlet hose. Refer to Differential Oil Pump Inlet Hose Replacement (226mm eLSD) 
  10. Fill the differential with the proper fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (226mm eLSD) 
  11. Fill the differential clutch system. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities .
  12. Perform the Rear Differential Clutch Control Module Calibration. Refer to Rear Differential Clutch Control Module Calibration 
  13. Perform the Rear Hydraulic System Service Fill/Bleed. Refer to Rear Differential Hydraulic System Service Fill/Bleed 
  14. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.