Output Shaft: Installation

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the drive axle retaining ring and the output shaft differential inboard snap ring onto the output shaft. See Figure . Install the fourth clutch bearing onto the output shaft.
  2. Hold the front differential carrier in place and carefully install the output shaft into the transaxle through the left wheel opening. See Figure .
  3. Extend the output shaft through the differential side gear. Install the case extension housing. See CASE EXTENSION HOUSINGΒ  .
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