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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the ring gear, if necessary. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement .
  2. Install the differential side bearings, if necessary. Refer to Differential Side Bearings Replacement .
  3. Lubricate the differential side bearings with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance and Lubrication.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Differential Case And Axle Housing
    GM667660Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Place the case, with the bearing cups installed, into the axle housing.

    Support the case in order to keep the case from falling out of the axle housing.

    5. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Bearing Cap Bolt
    GM667502Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the bearing caps and the bolts. Do not torque the bearing cap bolts at this time.
  6. Adjust the differential side bearing preload. Refer to Differential Side Bearing Preload Adjustment (9.5 Inch Axle) .
  7. Adjust the backlash. Refer to Backlash Adjustment .
  8. Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check. Refer to Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection .
  9. Tighten the bearing cap bolts.

    Tighten: 

    • For the 8.6 inch axle, tighten the bearing cap bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft)
    • For the 9.5 inch axle, tighten the bearing cap bolts to 85 N.m (63 lb ft)

  10. Install the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
  11. Fill the axle with the proper lubricant. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
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