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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1080 (FRONT DRIVE AXLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY FINAL ASSEMBLY (8.25 LOCK TAB STYLE)
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Differential Carrier Assembly Final Assembly (8.25 Lock Tab Style)

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Differential Carrier Assembly Final Assembly (8.25 Lock Tab Style)
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Tools Required

  • J 8092  Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10
  • J 33842  Pilot Bearing Installer. See Special Tools .
  • J 36609  Axle Tube Bearing Installer. See Special Tools .
  • J 36616  Axle Mount Bushing Remover/Installer
  • J 45225  Axle Seal Installer. See Special Tools .
  1. Inspect the alignment mark between the differential bearing adjuster and the differential carrier assembly case. If the line between the differential bearing adjuster and the differential carrier assembly case is not aligned, re-align the 2 components as necessary.
  2. Bend the differential adjuster nut lock tabs over the differential adjuster nut sleeves.
  3. Lubricate the clutch shaft pilot bearing with axle lubricant. Use the correct fluid. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .
    4. Fig 1: Installing Clutch Shaft Pilot Bearing - Front Drive Axle
    GM695745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the clutch shaft pilot bearing using the J 33842  . See Special Tools .
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts (9.25 Inch Axle)
    GM205917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the clutch shaft to the differential carrier case half.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Vent Hose & Connector
    GM1690209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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