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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Rear Axle Assembly
    GM1964811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. With the aide of an assistant, lift the rear drive axle into place.
  2. Align the U-bolts, nuts, anchor plates and spacers from the rear leaf springs to the rear drive axle. Refer to Leaf Spring Replacement .
  3. Install the rear shock absorber lower mounting bolts and nuts in the mounting brackets. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (1500) or Shock Absorber Replacement (2500) .
  4. Remove the hydraulic jack from the rear drive axle.
    5. Fig 2: Rear Brake Junction Block And Mounting Bolt
    GM1963048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the rear brake junction block and mounting bolt on the rear axle housing.

    Tighten:  Tighten the mounting bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

    6. Fig 3: Rear Brake Line Retaining Bolt
    GM1963052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the rear brake line retaining bolt on the rear axle housing.

    Tighten:  Tighten the mounting bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

  7. Install the rear drive axle vent hose.
  8. Install the rear stabilizer shaft on the rear drive axle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  9. Install the rear wheel speed sensors. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
  10. Install the rear brake calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (1500 Series) or Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (2500 Series) .
  11. Install the rear park brake cables on the rear brake calipers.
  12. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  13. Fill the rear drive axle with fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)  or Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
  14. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  15. Remove the jack stands from the from of the vehicle.
  16. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
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