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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Axle Shaft Bearing Installation Onto Carrier
    GM857936Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Using J 4972-4  and a driver, install the axle shaft bearing to the carrier until the bearing seats. See Special Tools .
    2. Fig 2: Cleaning Carrier Assembly Housing Sealing Surface
    GM850510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not use motor-powered tools to clean surfaces.
  2. Clean the carrier assembly housing sealing surface (1) with a solvent and scrape it clean with a razor knife.
    3. Fig 3: Cleaning Cover Sealing Surface
    GM850512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Clean the cover sealing surface (1) with solvent and scrape it with a razor blade.
    4. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Carrier Assembly From The Housing
    GM850523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Grease the seal lips in order to protect the seal and to ease in assembly.
  4. Install the carrier assembly (1) to the housing.
    5. Fig 5: Identifying Sealer-To-Housing Application Area
    GM934846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not apply excess sealer. Excess sealer could cause premature failure.
  5. Apply a 2-3 mm (0.8-0.12 in) amount of sealant GM P/N 1052943 (Canadian P/N 10953491), or equivalent, to the housing (1).
    6. Fig 6: Identifying Side Cover & Bolts
    GM934818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    NOTE: Grease the seal lips in order to protect the seal and to ease in assembly. Coat the bolt threads with thread sealant GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489).
  6. Install the side cover bolts (1) and the bolts (2 and 3) to the housing.

    There is not a specific tightening sequence, but the bolts with the dowel pins should be tightened first, and alternate the others from side to side. Tighten the side cover bolts to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).

  7. Install the transfer case mounting bracket. Refer to Transfer Case Bracket Replacement .
  8. Using the J 44809  , install the NEW output shaft seal.
    9. Fig 7: View Of Stub Shaft Retainer Ring
    GM928957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the stub shaft using the J 6125-1B  and J 38868  . See Special Tools .
  10. Install a NEW retainer ring on the stub shaft.
  11. Install the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement .
  12. Install the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  13. Fill the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
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