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Differential Carrier Assembly Assemble (9.25 Inch Axle)

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Special Tools

  1. Install the selective shim between the inner pinion bearing and the shoulder of the pinion gear.
    2. Fig 1: Inner Pinion Bearing And Pinion Gear
    GM651742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Using the J 36614 (1), install the inner pinion bearing (2) onto the pinion gear.
  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 differential carrier case half.
    6. NOTE:

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

  6. Install the differential carrier case half into a vise.
    7. Fig 2: Installing Oil Seal
    GM664080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:

    Ensure the seal flange is seated on the axle housing surface.

  7. Using the J 36366  , install the seal.
  8. Apply sealant to the splines of the pinion yoke. Use the correct sealant. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
  9. Install the pinion gear, with the inner pinion bearing and the new collapsible spacer, into the left differential carrier case half.
  10. Install the pinion yoke.
    11. CAUTION:

    Refer to Pinion Flange/Yoke Installation Caution .

  11. 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.
  12. 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.
    13. Fig 3: Holding Pinion Flange Using Special Tool
    GM664065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the J 8614-01 onto the pinion yoke as shown.
    14. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.

  14. Tighten the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01 .

    Tighten 

    Tighten the pinion nut until the pinion end play is just taken up. Rotate the pinion while tightening the nut in order to seat the bearings.

  15. Remove the J 8614-01 .
  16. Measure the rotating torque of the pinion using an inch-pound torque wrench.

    Specification 

    The rotating torque of the pinion should be 1.0-2.3 N.m (10-20 lb in) for used bearings, or 1.7-3.4 N.m (15-30 lb in) for new bearings.

  17. 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, reinstall the J 8614-01 and continue to tighten the pinion nut.

    Specification 

    The rotating torque of the pinion should be 1.0-2.3 N.m (10-20 lb in) for used bearings, or 1.7-3.4 N.m (15-30 lb in) for new bearings.

  18. 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.

  19. Remove the J 8614-01 .
  20. Assemble the right side differential adjuster nut into the differential nut sleeve until fully seated.
    21. Fig 4: Axle Shaft Bearings And Installer
    GM696522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Apply a small amount of lubricant on the right adjuster threads. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
  22. Install the right side axle shaft bearings into the differential adjuster nut sleeve using the J 36612 (2) and the GE-8092 Driver Handle (1).
  23. Apply a small amount of lubricant on the left adjuster threads. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
  24. Install the left side axle shaft bearing into the differential adjuster nut sleeve using the J 36609  and the GE-8092 Driver Handle .
  25. Install the right side differential adjuster nut assembly and new adjuster lock nut tab into the differential carrier case using the J 36609  and the GE-8092 Driver Handle .
  26. Install the left side differential adjuster nut assembly into the differential carrier case.
    27. Fig 5: Differential Case Side Bearing Cups And Installer
    GM696524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Install the right side differential case side bearing cups to the differential carrier case using the J 36603 (2) and the GE-8092 Driver Handle (1).
    28. Fig 6: Differential Case Assembly
    GM1332716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Install the differential case assembly into the left differential carrier case half.
  29. 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.

  30. Apply a bead of sealer to one differential carrier case half sealing surface. Use the correct sealer. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
    31. Fig 7: Differential Case Assembly
    GM1332738Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. 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.

    32. Fig 8: Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts (8.25 Inch Axles)
    GM1332740Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Install the differential carrier case bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the differential carrier case bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

  33. Install the differential carrier assembly into a vise.
    34. Fig 9: Differential Bearing Adjuster Nuts & Bearing Cups
    GM680101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  34. 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.

    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.

    35. Fig 10: Left Side Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut
    GM680888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  35. 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).

  36. Rotate the pinion several times in order to seat the pinion and differential side bearings.
  37. Using an inch-pound torque wrench, measure the rotating torque of the drive pinion.

    Specification 

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

    38. Fig 11: Alignment Mark Between Differential Adjuster Nut Sleeve & Differential Carrier Case
    GM1332728Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  38. 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, 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 in or clockwise 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 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.
  39. 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.
  40. Once the specified rotating torque is obtained, rotate the pinion several times to ensure the bearings have seated.

    Recheck the rotating torque and adjust if necessary.

  41. Measure the drive pinion to ring gear backlash and adjust, if necessary. Refer to Backlash Inspection and Adjustment .
  42. 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 .
  43. Complete the assembly of the differential carrier. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Final Assembly (8.25 Inch axle Lock Ring Type) , Differential Carrier Assembly Final Assembly (8.25 S4WD and 9.25 Lock Tab) .
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