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Differential Carrier Assembly - Assemble

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Tools Required

  1. Install the selective shim between the inner pinion bearing and the shoulder of the pinion gear.
    2. Fig 1: Installing Inner Pinion Bearing Onto Pinion Gear
    GM651742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the inner pinion bearing onto the pinion gear using the J 35512  . See Special Tools .
  3. Install the new collapsible spacer onto the pinion gear.
  4. Lubricate the inner and the outer pinion bearings with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .
  5. Install the outer pinion bearing into the left differential carrier case half.
  6. Install the oil seal by doing the following:
      Fig 2: Installing Oil Seal Using J 36366 - Front Axle
      GM664080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    1. Install the differential carrier case half into a vise.

      Place shop towels in the vise in order to protect the differential carrier case.

    2. Install the pinion oil seal using J 36366  . See Special Tools .
  7. Apply sealant to the splines of the pinion yoke. Use the correct sealant. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .
    8. Fig 3: Applying GM P/N 12346004 Sealant To Splines Of Pinion Yoke
    GM873373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the pinion gear, with the inner pinion bearing and the new collapsible spacer, into the left differential carrier case half.
  9. Install the pinion yoke.
    10. Fig 4: Installing Pinion Yoke
    GM873377Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. 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.
    11. NOTE: Do not hammer the pinion flange/yoke onto the pinion shaft. Pinion components may be damaged if the pinion flange/yoke is hammered onto the pinion shaft.
  11. Install the washer and a new pinion nut.

    If the new pinion nut cannot be installed, perform the following steps in order to seat the pinion yoke onto the pinion so that the washer and new pinion nut can be installed:

    1. Remove the pinion nut washer.
    2. Install the old pinion nut.
    3. Tighten the nut until a few of the shaft threads show through the nut so that the washer and new pinion nut can be installed.
    4. Remove the old pinon nut.
    5. Install the pinion nut washer.
    6. Install the new pinion nut.
    12. Fig 5: Installing J 8614-01 Onto The Pinion Yoke
    GM664065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the J 8614-01  onto the pinion yoke as shown. See Special Tools .
    13. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.
  13. 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.

  14. Remove the J 8614-01  . See Special Tools .
  15. Measure the rotating torque of the pinion using an inch-pound torque wrench.

    Specification:  The rotating torque of the pinion should be 1.1-2.3 N.m (10-20 lb in) for used bearings, or 1.7-3.4 N.m (15-30 lb in) for new bearings.

  16. If the rotating torque measurement is below 1.0 N.m (10 lb in) for used bearings, or 1.7 N.m (15 lb in) for new bearings, re-install the J 8614-01  and continue to tighten the pinion nut. See Special Tools .

    Tighten:  Tighten the pinion nut, in small increments, as needed, until the torque required in order to rotate the pinion is 1.1-2.3 N.m (10-20 lb in) for used bearings, or 1.7-3.4 N.m (15-30 lb in) for new bearings.

  17. 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.

  18. Remove the J 8614-01  . See Special Tools .
  19. Assemble the right side differential adjuster nut into the differential nut sleeve until fully seated.
    Fig 6: Installing The Axle Shaft Bearings Into The Differential Adjuster Nut Sleeve Using J 8092 & J 36612
    GM696522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the right side differential case side bearing cup into the differential carrier case using the J 36603  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools .
  21. Install the left side axle shaft bearing into the differential adjuster nut sleeve using the J 36609  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools .
  22. Install the right side differential adjuster nut assembly and the new adjuster lock nut tab into the differential carrier case half until seated using the J 36609  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools .
  23. Install the left side differential adjuster nut assembly into the left side differential carrier case.
    Fig 7: Installing Differential Case Side Bearing Cups To The Differential Carrier Case Using J 8092 & J 36603
    GM696524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    24. Fig 8: View Of Differential Case Assembly To Left Differential Carrier Case Half
    GM1332716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Install the right side differential case side bearing cups to the differential carrier case using the J 36603 (2) and the J 8092 (1).
  25. Install the differential case assembly into the left differential carrier case half.
  26. Clean the sealing surface of each half of the differential carrier case and the inner axle housing to differential carrier assembly.

    The surfaces must be clean of all the grease and the oil.

  27. Apply a bead of sealer to one differential carrier case half sealing surface. Use the correct sealer. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants  .

    If the carrier case halves do not make complete contact, use the J 36599-A  in order to back out the right differential adjuster nut sleeve. See Special Tools .

    Fig 9: View Of Right Differential Carrier Case Half To Left Differential Carrier Case Half
    GM1332738Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Install the right differential carrier case half to the left differential carrier case half.

    If the carrier case halves do not make complete contact, use the J 36599-A in order to back out the right differential adjuster nut sleeve until the differential carrier case halves make contact.

    Fig 10: View Of Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts
    GM1332740Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Install the differential carrier case bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the differential carrier case bolts to 78 N.m (58 lb ft).

  30. Install the differential carrier assembly into a vise.
    31. Fig 11: View Of J 36599-A On Right Side Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut
    GM680101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 12: View Of J 36615 On Left Side Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut
    GM680888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. While rotating the pinion yoke back and forth, turn the right side differential adjuster nut sleeve clockwise using the J 36599-A  until 0.0254-0.0762 mm (0.001-0.003 in) of backlash can be felt between the ring gear and the drive pinion. See Special Tools 

    If the backlash specification cannot be obtained, turn the left side differential adjuster nut sleeve counterclockwise using the J 36599-A one notch at a time until the backlash specification can be obtained.

  32. Turn the left side differential adjuster nut clockwise using the J 36615  in order to preload the differential side bearings against the differential side bearing cups.

    Tighten  Tighten the differential adjuster nut to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

  33. Rotate the pinion several times in order to seat the pinion and differential side bearings.
  34. Measure the rotating torque of the drive pinion and differential assembly using an inch-pound torque wrench.

    Specification:  The rotating torque of the pinion and differential assembly should be 2.8-5.1 N.m (25-45 lb in) for used bearings, or 3.4-6.2 N.m (30-55 lb in) for new bearings.

    35. Fig 13: View Of Alignment Mark Between Differential Adjuster Nut Sleeve & Differential Carrier Case
    GM1332728Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  35. If the rotating torque measurement is below 2.8 N.m (25 lb in) for used bearings, or 3.4 N.m (30 lb in) for new bearings, tighten the differential adjuster nut sleeves one notch at a time on each side until the rotating torque of the pinion and differential assembly is within specifications.
    1. Place an alignment mark between the differential adjuster nut sleeve and the differential carrier case, left and right sides.
    2. Using the J 36599-A  or the J 36615  , turn the left and the right side differential adjuster nut sleeves in or clockwise one notch. See Special Tools .
    3. Measure the rotating torque of the pinion and differential assembly using an inch-pound torque wrench.
    4. Compare the new measurement to the specification listed in step 34. If the rotating torque of the pinion and differential assembly is not within specifications, continue to tighten the left and right side differential adjuster nut sleeves one notch at a time on each side until the rotating torque of the pinion and differential assembly is within specifications.
  36. If the rotating torque measurement is above 5.1 N.m (45 lb in) for used bearings, or 6.2 N.m (55 lb in) for new bearings, adjust the differential side bearing preload using the following steps:
    1. Place an alignment mark between the differential adjuster nut sleeve and the differential carrier case, left and right sides.
    2. Using the J 36599-A or the J 36615 , turn the left and the right side differential adjuster nut sleeves out or counterclockwise one notch.
    3. Measure the rotating torque of the pinion and differential assembly using an inch-pound torque wrench.
    4. Compare the new measurement to the specification listed in step 34. If the rotating torque of the pinion and differential assembly is not within specifications, continue to loosen the left and right side differential adjuster nut sleeves one notch at a time on each side until the rotating torque of the pinion and differential assembly is within specifications.
  37. 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.

  38. Measure the drive pinion to ring gear backlash and adjust, if necessary. Refer to Backlash Inspection and Adjustment .
  39. Once the bearing preload and drive pinion to ring gear backlash is within specifications, perform a gear tooth contact pattern check to ensure proper contact between the pinion and the ring gear. Refer to Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection  .
  40. Complete the assembly of the differential carrier. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Final Assembly  .
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