Rear Housing Assembly

Assemble

Tools Required:
J 36190 Drive Handle
J 36503 Output Shaft Oil Seal Installer
J 36506 Fifth and Reverse Detent Bushing Remover/Installer





1. Rear housing shift shaft bearing (309) using J 36506 and J 36190 (figure 36).

A. Install bearing into bore so that the writing on bearing lip faces down.
B. Install flush.

NOTICE:
Refer to "Notice" at the beginning of this bulletin.

2. Bearing assembly (33) using brass drift (4WD models only).

^ Output shaft bearing retainer (303).

^ Three bolts (306). Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 or equivalent to the threads.

Tighten

^ Bolts (306) to 22 N-m (16 lbs.ft.).

3. Two dowel pins (321).
^ Drive until flush.





4. Slip yoke oil seal (319) using J 36503 (figure 37) (2WD models only).
^ Fill between the seal lips with chassis grease.