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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 300 (DIFFERENTIAL)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONTORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M
Torque Tube Assembly: Installation
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Required Tools: Seal Installer (J-44915).
- Using Seal Installer, install a NEW oil seal to the drive pinion housing. See Figure . Align the splines on the torque tube shaft to the differential pinion shaft. Install the torque tube to the differential.
- Install the bolts to the torque tube bracket. Tighten the torque tube bracket bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Tighten the torque tube-to-bracket through-bolt and nut to specification. Install the torque tube-to-differential carrier bolts. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the front drive shaft. See appropriate DRIVE SHAFT & UNIVERSAL JOINTS article under DRIVELINE/AXLES. Tighten the mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Remove the jack stand from under the front of the rear differential. Lower the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.