Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Aztek and 2002 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Using J 44915 Installing Oil Seal To Drive Pinion Housing

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Using the J 44915 , install a new oil seal (2) to the drive pinion housing.
Align the splines on the torque tube shaft to the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 2: Installing Torque Tube To Differential
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Install the torque tube (1) to the differential (2).
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Fig 3: Installing Bolts To Torque Tube Bracket, Tightening Bolt Nut
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Install the bolts (5) to the torque tube bracket (4).
Tighten
- Tighten the torque tube bracket bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
- Tighten the torque tube-to-bracket through bolt nut (1) to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).
Install the torque tube-to-differential carrier bolts (1).

Fig 4: Installing Torque Tube-To-Differential Carrier Bolts
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Tighten Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
Remove the jack stand from under the front of the rear differential.
Lower the vehicle.