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Installation Procedure

  1. Lubricate the O-ring with synthetic gear oil GM P/N United States 12378514 Canada P/N 88901045 or equivalent.
  2. Using the J 44915  , install the oil seal (2) to the drive pinion housing.
    Fig 1: Installing The O-Ring Seal
    G01759808Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the O-ring seal (4) to the drive pinion housing.
  4. Carefully install the drive pinion housing assembly (1) and shim (2) to the differential carrier (3).
    Fig 2: Installing The Drive Pinion Housing Assembly
    G01759809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the pinion housing-to-differential mounting bolts (1).

    Tighten  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (106 lb in).

    Fig 3: Installing The Pinion Housing-To-Differential Mounting Bolts
    G01759810Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. 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.
    Fig 4: Installing The Drive Pinion Oil Seal
    G01759811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the torque tube assembly. Refer to TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
  8. Fill the differential with synthetic gear oil.