Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Rear Axle Assembly

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With the aid of an assistant, position the rear axle assembly on the rear leaf springs.

Fig 2: View Of Anchor Plate, U-Bolts & Nuts

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Install the U-bolts.
Position the anchor plates on the leaf spring.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the U-bolt nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the U-bolt nuts to 76 N.m (56 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Lower Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt & Nut

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Install the bottom shock absorber nut and bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the shock absorber bolt to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
Install the mounting bolts for the backing plates.
Tighten: Tighten the backing plate bolts to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Rear Leaf Spring Park Brake Cable Retaining Nut

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Install the retaining bolts from the park brake cables at the rear leaf springs. Left side shown, right side similar.
Tighten: Tighten the backing plate bolts to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of Rear Brake Pipes At Rear Axle Jounce Bumper Mounting Brackets

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Install the retaining bolts for the rear brake lines at the rear axle jounce bumper mounting brackets.
Tighten: Tighten the brake line retaining bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 6: View Of Rear Brake Pipe Retainer Bolt

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Install the retaining bolt for the rear brake at the differential cover.
Tighten: Tighten the retaining bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 7: View Of Brake Junction Block To Rear Axle Bolt

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Install the retaining bolt for the brake junction block at the rear axle.
Tighten: Tighten the brake junction block retaining bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 8: View Of Rear Axle Brake Pipe Retaining Bracket

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Install the retaining clips for the rear brake lines from the rear axle housing.
Install the vent tube.

Fig 9: View Of Rear Axle Shaft

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Install the rear axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .

Fig 10: View Of Propeller Shaft

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Install the propeller shaft.
- For vehicles equipped with one piece propeller shafts, refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece in Propeller Shaft.
- For vehicles equipped with two piece propeller shafts, refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
Fill the rear axle with fluid. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle .
Lower the vehicle.