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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Differential Assembly
    GM1759196Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: When positioning the rear differential assembly in the rear cradle, leave enough room to access the clutch control module.
  1. Position the rear differential assembly in the rear cradle.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Rear Differential Mounting Nuts
    GM1759189Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the small electrical connector (1).
  3. Install the large electrical connector (2).
    4. NOTE: When installing the front mounting bolts tighten by hand.
  4. Install the front mounting nuts (3).
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Rear Differential Support Bushing Bolts
    GM1759193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the rear differential support bushing bolts.
  6. Raise the rear differential assembly into place.
    7. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  7. Tighten the front mounting nuts. Tighten the nuts to 122 N.m (90 lb ft).
  8. Tighten the rear differential support bushing bolts. Tighten the nuts to 188 N.m (139 lb ft).
  9. Remove the transmission jack stand.
  10. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  11. Install the rear wheel drive shafts. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  12. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LAT or LE5) or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LZ4) or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7) or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LCS) .
  13. Fill the rear differential assembly with fluid, if drained. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
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