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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Final Drive Carrier & Final Drive Sun Gear
    GM687589Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the sun gear (121) with the bushing and the seal side facing differential.
  2. Install the final drive carrier (100). Turn the unit until it meshes with the sun gear and the internal gear teeth.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Output Shaft Snap Ring, Differential Side Gear & Thrust Washer
    GM11843Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the left thrush washer (117).
  4. Install the left differential side gear (118).
  5. Install the snap ring (56).
    6. Fig 3: View Of Differential Carrier & Bolts
    GM687629Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Use the manual shaft to place the transaxle in park.

    This will lock up the final drive unit. The actuator rod will move up.

    7. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Install the differential housing and the four bolts (119). Hand tighten, using a star pattern.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 76 N.m (56 lb. ft.).

  8. Install the case extension. Refer to Case Extension Replacement .
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