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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the differential carrier assembly.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Differential Carrier Lower Mounting Bolt
    GM834278Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the differential carrier assembly lower mounting bolt and the nut.

    Do not tighten the bolt at this time.

  3. Pivot the differential carrier assembly up and back on the lower mount bolt while it is being supported by the transmission jack.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Differential Carrier Upper Mounting Bolt
    GM834276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the differential carrier assembly upper mounting bolt and the nut.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Inner Axle Housing Nuts
    GM834241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the inner axle housing washers and nuts to the bracket.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the inner axle housing nuts to 100 N.m (75 lb ft).
    • Tighten the upper and the lower differential carrier assembly bolts to 100 N.m (75 lb ft).

    6. Fig 4: View Of Vent Hose To Differential Carrier Assembly
    GM834272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the vent hose to the differential carrier assembly.
  7. Remove the transmission jack.
    8. Fig 5: View Of Wire Harness To Differential Carrier Assembly (S4WD)
    GM924846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the wire harness to the differential carrier assembly, S4WD axle only.
    9. Fig 6: View Of Wire Harness To Inner Axle Shaft Housing (S4WD)
    GM924830Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the wire harness to the inner axle shaft housing, S4WD axle only.
    10. Fig 7: View Of Front Axle Actuator Electrical Connector
    GM834234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the electrical connector to the front axle actuator, S4WD axle only.
    11. Fig 8: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft Inboard Flange Bolt - Front Drive Axle
    GM763646Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to inner axle shaft bolts, both sides.

    Tighten:  Tighten the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to inner axle shaft bolts to 79 N.m (58 lb ft).

  12. Install the relay rod. Refer to Relay Rod Replacement .
  13. Install the front propeller shaft to the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  14. Fill the differential carrier assembly. Use the correct fluid. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Replacement .
  15. Install the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
  16. Install the oil pan shield. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement .
  17. Remove the utility stands.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
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