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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESDRIVE AXLE - FRONTREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINNER SHAFT AND/OR HOUSING REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLEINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Installation Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Installation Procedure

Install the new inner axle shaft bearing and the seal to the axle housing. Refer to INNER AXLE SEAL AND/OR BEARING REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE .
Install the inner axle shaft (2) into the inner axle shaft housing (1).
Carefully tap the inner axle shaft into place with a soft-faced mallet.

Fig 1: Installing Inner Axle Shaft Into Inner Axle Shaft Housing
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
For the 8.25 inch axle, install the following components into the inner axle shaft housing:
1. The thrust washer (5). Use chassis grease in order to hold the thrust washer in place.
  Ensure the tabs on the thrust washer are aligned with the slots in the inner axle shaft housing (4).
2. The retainer ring (7) into the clutch gear (6).
3. The clutch gear (6) onto the inner axle shaft (1).
  Drive the clutch gear into place with a plastic hammer.
4. Determine the clutch gear shim thickness. Refer to INNER AXLE SHAFT SHIM ADJUSTMENT .
5. The clutch gear shim (9)
6. The clutch sleeve (8)
7. The clutch fork assembly (14, 13, 12, 11)
8. The clutch fork inner spring (10) into the differential carrier case.
Fig 2: Inner Axle Shaft Housing Components
For the 9.25 inch axle, install the following components into the inner axle shaft housing:
1. The thrust washer (5). Use chassis grease in order to hold the thrust washer in place.
  Ensure the tabs on the thrust washer are aligned with the slots in the inner axle shaft housing (4).
2. The second thrust washer (6)
3. The retainer ring (7) onto the inner axle shaft (1)
4. Determine the clutch gear shim thickness. Refer to INNER AXLE SHAFT SHIM ADJUSTMENT .
5. The clutch gear shim (9)
6. The clutch sleeve (8)
7. The clutch fork assembly (14, 13 ,12, 11)
8. The clutch fork inner spring (10) into the differential carrier case.
Fig 3: Inner Axle Shaft Housing Components
Apply sealant GM P/N 1052942 (Canadian P/N 10953466) or equivalent to the inner axle housing to differential carrier sealing surface.
Install the inner axle shaft housing assembly to the differential carrier assembly.

Fig 4: Installing Inner Axle Shaft Housing Assembly To Differential Carrier Assembly
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Install the inner axle shaft housing bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the inner axle shaft housing bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

Fig 5: Installing Inner Axle Shaft Housing Bolts
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Install the inner axle shaft housing washers and nuts to the bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the inner axle shaft housing nuts to 100 N.m (75 lb ft).

Fig 6: Inner Axle Shaft Housing Washers And Nuts To Bracket
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Connect the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to the inner axle shaft.
Install the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to the inner axle shaft bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to inner axle shaft bolts to 79 N.m (58 lb ft).

Fig 7: Installing Wheel Drive Shaft Inboard Flange To Inner Axle Shaft Bolts
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Install the stabilizer shaft link assembly. Refer to STABILIZER BAR .
Connect the wire harness to the inner axle shaft housing.

Fig 8: Connecting Wire Harness To Inner Axle Shaft Housing
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Connect the electrical connector to the front axle actuator.

Fig 9: Connecting Electrical Connector To Front Axle Actuator
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Fill the differential carrier assembly with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE .
Lower the vehicle.