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Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Installing Sleeve Using J 41228
GM104568Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
IMPORTANT: J 41228  must be used in order to install the sleeve to the correct depth.
  1. Use J 41228  to install a NEW sleeve on the output axle shaft.
  2. Install the collet into the output shaft snap ring groove with the collet attached to the threaded collet shaft.
  3. Place the NEW sleeve over the collet.
  4. Install the bearing and nut onto the threaded collet shaft.
  5. Hold the collet shaft while tightening the nut in order to press the sleeve onto the output shaft.
  6. Remove the J 41228  .
    Fig 2: Identifying Stub Axle Shaft Snap Rings
    GM1873867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install two NEW snap rings on the stub shaft.
  8. Apply grease to the output shaft splines.
    Fig 3: Identifying Stub Axle Shaft Seal & Installation Tools
    GM1875846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: J 41102-1A  must be used in order to install the axle seal to the correct depth.
  9. Install a NEW seal (1). Use the J 41102-1A  (3) with J 8092  (2) . Lubricate the seal lip with transmission fluid.
  10. Fig 4: View Of Stub Shaft
    GM104558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal. Do not allow the shaft splines to contact any portion of the seal lip surface, otherwise damage to the seal will occur.
  11. Install the stub shaft into the transmission. Use a mallet to fully seat the shaft.
  12. Install the right drive axle assembly. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Front in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Inspect the oil level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure .
  15. Inspect the shaft and the seal for leaks.