Differential Carrier Final Assembly

1. Clean the sealing surfaces of the tube and the carrier assembly.
Remove all the oil and the grease.

2. Install the shim to the output shaft.
Hold the shim in place with grease.

3. Install the sleeve.
4. Install the spring.





5. Install the following parts to the carrier case:
- The shift shaft
- The damper spring
The damper spring fits into the shift fork indentation.
- The shift fork
- The clip assembly
Ensure that the clip is seated in the groove of the shift shaft.

6. Apply a bead of sealer GM P/N 1052942 or the equivalent to the tube sealing surface.
7. Install the assembled tube to the carrier assembly.
8. Install the bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Caution and Notices.





9. Inspect the shift mechanism operation.
9.1. Insert a drift into the actuator hole in the axle tube.
9.2. Rotate the axle flange while moving the shift fork with the drift.
9.3. The shift mechanism should work smoothly, without binding.

10. Install the actuator. Apply the sealer GM P/N 1052942 or the equivalent to the threads.
11. Install the switch. Apply the sealer GM P/N 1052942 or the equivalent to the threads.
12. Install the axle lubricant, as specified.
13. Install the drain and fill plugs with sealing washers.
- Tighten the actuator bolts to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the switch bolts to 5 Nm (45.1b inch).
- Tighten the drain and fill plug to 33 Nm (24 inch lbs.).