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HOMESERVICE MANUALSISUZU2006ASCENDER S, 5.3 M, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 418 (FRONT DRIVE AXLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY FINAL ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WD

Assembly Procedure

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Assembly Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2008 GMC Envoy, and 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  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. Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools J 45225 & J 8092
    GM782727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the left side inner shaft seal using the J 45225  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools .
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Axle Seal Installer & Universal Driver Handle (Right)
    GM782610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the right side inner shaft seal using the J 45225  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools .
    4. NOTE: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice .
  4. Install the drain plug.

    Tighten:  Tighten the drain plug to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).

  5. Install the fill plug.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fill plug to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).

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