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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Rear Axle Assembly
    GM3921270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. With the aid of an assistant, position the rear axle assembly (1) to rear leaf springs.
    2. Fig 2: U-Bolts, Nuts And Anchor Plates (With Tightening Sequence)
    GM3730441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the U-bolts.
  3. Position the anchor plates (3) under the axle.
    4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Install the U-bolt nuts (1) and washers (2). Refer to Rear Leaf Spring Replacement (Left Side without ZR2)Rear Leaf Spring Replacement (Right Side without ZR2)Rear Leaf Spring Replacement (Right Side with ZR2)Rear Leaf Spring Replacement (Left Side with ZR2) .

    Tighten

    • Tighten nuts in sequence 1, 2, 3, 4
    • First pass 80 N.m (59 lb ft)
    • Final Pass 130 degrees
    5. Fig 3: Lower Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt And Nut
    GM3921264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the bottom shock absorber nut (2) and bolt (1) and tighten the bolt to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
  6. Install the mounting bolts for the backing plates and tighten to 130 N.m (96 lb ft).
    7. Fig 4: Right Rear Parking Brake Cable
    GM3753011Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the rear parking brake cable eye to the park brake actuator lever (1). Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (Left)Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (Right) .
    8. NOTE:

    Mark location and orientation of the rotor to the hub on each side.

  8. Install the disc brake rotors, lines, and calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement , and Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
  9. Install the rear brake hose assemblies from the axle. Refer to Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Axle to Caliper)Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Frame to Axle) .
    10. Fig 5: Brake Cable Vent Hose Clip And Vent Hose
    GM3828144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the vent hose (2). Refer to Vent Hose Replacement .
    11. Fig 6: Mounting Brackets
    GM3825045Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the mounting brackets (1) from the rear axle cover.
    12. Fig 7: Bolts And Rear Brake Pipe Retainers
    GM3825037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install the bolts (1) for the rear brake pipe retainers.
    13. Fig 8: Clip Retaining Rear Brake Line Lines To Rear Axle Housing
    GM3921007Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the clip (1) retaining the rear brake lines to the rear axle housing.
    14. Fig 9: Propeller Shaft
    GM3749704Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Install the propeller shaft (1). Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (with MYB)Propeller Shaft Replacement (with N8D)Propeller Shaft Replacement (M5T with 2WD)Propeller Shaft Replacement (M5T with 4WD) .
  15. Fill the rear axle with fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (200mm Axle) Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (220mm Axle) .
  16. Lower the vehicle.
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