Differential Carrier: Installation

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation
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Locate the dowels on the final drive carrier (100) and insert these dowels into the holes in the differential carrier (110) for proper assembly. See Fig 1 . Install the differential carrier bolts (119). Tighten the bolts using a star pattern to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ  . Install the case extension. See CASE EXTENSION HOUSINGΒ  .

Fig 1: Identifying Differential Carrier Dowels
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