Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the O-ring with synthetic gear oil GM P/N United States 12378514 Canada P/N 88901045 or equivalent.
- Using the J 44915 , install the oil seal (2) to the drive pinion housing.
- Install the O-ring seal (4) to the drive pinion housing.
- Carefully install the drive pinion housing assembly (1) and shim (2) to the differential carrier (3).
- Install the pinion housing-to-differential mounting bolts (1).
Tighten Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (106 lb in).
- Lubricate the sealing surfaces of the drive pinion oil seal (1) with synthetic gear oil GM P/N United States 12378514 Canada P/N 88901045 or equivalent.
- Install the torque tube assembly. Refer to TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
- Fill the differential with synthetic gear oil.