Installation Procedure

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Install the right drive axle shaft to the differential housing.
Raise the front differential and right drive shaft as an assembly into position.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Fig 1: Installing Right Drive Axle Shaft To Differential Housing
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Install the front differential retaining bolts.
Tighten
1. Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Align the reference marks, then connect the left drive axle to the differential.
Install the drive axle retaining bolts.

Tighten
1. Tighten the retaining bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
Align the front propeller shaft reference mark to the differential pinion flange.
Install the propeller shaft retaining bolts.
Tighten
1. Tighten the retaining bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the drive axle shaft spindle washer (1) onto the drive axle shaft.
Install the drive axle shaft snap ring (2) onto the end of the drive axle.

Fig 2: Installing Drive Axle Shaft Spindle Washer & Snap Ring Onto Drive Axle Shaft
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Apply General Motors Sealant, GM P/N 1052366 to the flange (1).
Install the flange (1).
Install the 6 flange bolts.
Secure the flange bolts.
Tighten
1. Tighten the flange bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Flange
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