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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Wheel Drive Shaft Retaining Ring And O-ring
    GM4295750Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install a NEW O-Ring (2) @ Wheel Drive Shaft.
  2. Install a NEW Retaining Ring (1) @ Wheel Drive Shaft.
  3. Fig 2: Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM4354915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install Wheel Drive Shaft (1)
  5. Fig 3: Wheel Drive Shaft And Differential Carrier
    GM4354912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the wheel drive shaft (1) until it is fully seated into the differential carrier assembly (2).
  7. Install Rear Knuckle. Refer to Knuckle Replacement
  8. Fig 4: Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM4354802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution

    NOTE:

    Tighten the NEW wheel drive shaft nut slowly to draw the wheel drive shaft into the hub assembly prior to tightening to specifications.

  9. Hand start the NEW Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1).
  10. With the aid of an assistant holding the brake pedal down, tighten the wheel drive shaft nut using a torque wrench.

    Tighten

    1. First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
    2. Second Pass: Loosen 45 degrees
    3. Final Pass: 270 N.m (199 lb ft)
  11. Install the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation