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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.3 T, 4L60E/M30REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESREAR DRIVE AXLEREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARINGS REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.3 T, 4L60E/M30
Installation Procedure
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.3 T, 4L60E/M30SECTION Installation Procedure
- In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-4 , 8.6 inch axle, or the J 36597 , 9. See Special Tools .75 inch axle, or J 8107-3 , 10.5 inch axle, in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
- Install the bearing on top of the differential case.
- Install the differential side bearing onto the differential case by doing the following:
- Install one of the following side bearing installers to the J 8092
(1) and place over the differential side bearing as shown:
- For the 8.6 inch axle, use J 21784 (2). See Special Tools .
- For the 9.75 inch without RPO G80 or 10.5 inch axles, use J 24430 or the J 45900 (2). See Special Tools .
- For the 9.75 inch with RPO G80, use DT46725 (2). See Special Tools .
- Drive the bearing onto the differential case using the J 21784 , the. See Special Tools .J 24430 , the J 45900 , or the DT46725 and the J 8092 . See Special Tools .
- Install one of the following side bearing installers to the J 8092
(1) and place over the differential side bearing as shown:
- Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) or Differential Replacement (9.75 Inch, 10.5 Inch Axles) .
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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.