Installation Procedure
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- Install the oil seal by doing the following:
- Position the oil seal over the seal bore.
- Install the J 36366 over the oil seal.
- Strike the J 36366 with a hammer until the seal flange seats on the axle housing surface.
- Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the splines of the drive pinion yoke.
- Install the pinion yoke.
Align the reference marks made during removal.
- 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.
- Install the washer and a new pinion nut.
- Install the J 8614-01 onto the pinion yoke as shown. See Special Tools .
- Tighten the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01
. See Special Tools .
Tighten: Tighten the pinion nut until the pinion end play is just taken up. Rotate the pinion while tightening the nut to seat the bearings.
- Measure the rotating torque of the pinion using an inch-pound torque wrench.
Compare the measurement with the rotating torque recorded earlier.
Tighten: Tighten the pinion nut, in small increments, as needed, until the torque required in order to rotate the pinion is 0.40-0.57 N.m (3-5 lb in) greater than the torque recorded during removal.
- 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.
- Install the propeller shaft universal joint (2) to the pinion yoke (1).
Align the reference marks made during removal.
- Install the yoke retainers (7) and the yoke retainer bolts (6) to the pinion yoke (1).
Tighten: Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Inspect the axle lubricant level, and add, if necessary. Refer to Lubricant Level Inspection - Front Drive Axle (8.25 Inch Axle) or Lubricant Level Inspection - Front Drive Axle (9.25 Inch Axle) .
- Install the differential carrier assembly shield, if equipped. Refer to Shield Replacement .
- Install the brake calipers. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (1500 Series) or Front Brake Caliper Replacement (2500 Series) in Disc Brakes.
- Fill the drive axle. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle .
- Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Pinion Flange/Yoke Installation Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.