Installation Procedure
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- With the aid of an assistant, maneuver the differential carrier so that the wheel drive shafts can be installed.
- Install the differential carrier assembly.
- Install the right mounting nuts and washers.
Tighten: Tighten the mounting nuts to 100 N.m (75 lb ft).
- Install the left mounting bolts for the differential carrier.
Tighten: Tighten the mounting nuts to 100 N.m (75 lb ft).
- Remove the transmission jack stand.
- Install the wiring harness on the differential carrier, if needed.
- Install the electrical connector to the actuator motor, if needed.
- Install the differential carrier vent hose.
- Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Install the wheel drive shaft mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the mounting bolts to 79 N.m (58 lb ft).
- Install the lower control arm crossmember. Refer to Crossmember Replacement (C1500 Series ) or Crossmember Replacement (C2500 Series ) or Crossmember Replacement (K1500 Series) or Crossmember Replacement (K2500 Series) .
- Fill the differential carrier. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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