Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Canyon and 2010 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 U-Bolt

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

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the U-bolt nuts and tighten 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 and tighten the bolt to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
Install the mounting bolts for the backing plates and tighten to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Left 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 the backing plate bolts to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of Rear Brake Lines At Rear Axle

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

Fig 6: View Of Right Brake Pipe Axle Housing Retainer

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

Fig 7: View Of Brake Hose Mounting Bolt

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

Fig 8: 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 One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- For vehicles equipped with two piece propeller shafts, refer to Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) or Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (8.0 Inch Axle) .
Fill the rear axle with fluid. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (8.0 Inch Axle) or Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) .
Lower the vehicle.