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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 453 (FRONT DRIVE AXLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDIFFERENTIAL CARRIER BUSHING REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Installation Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Lower Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing And Installer
    GM892851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the lower differential carrier assembly bushing by performing the following steps:
    1. Install the J 21474-18 (1), the thrust bearing (2), the J 36616-2 (3), the J 36616-1 (4), and the forcing screw (5) as shown.
    2. While holding the forcing screw, slowly tighten the J 21474-18 until the bushing has stopped against the step on the bushing and is centered within the differential carrier assembly bushing bore.
    2. Fig 2: Installing Upper Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing
    GM893253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the upper differential carrier assembly bushing by performing the following steps:
    1. Install the J 21474-18 (1), the thrust bearing (2), the J 36616-2 (3), the J 36616-1 (4), and the forcing screw (5) as shown.
    2. While holding the forcing screw, slowly tighten the J 21474-18 until the bushing has stopped against the step on the bushing and is centered within the differential carrier assembly bushing bore.
  3. Install the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (8.25 inch) , Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (4WD 1500 Hybrid) , Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (9.25 inch) .
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