Differential Carrier Assembly Final Assembly

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Differential Carrier Assembly Final Assembly
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Special Tools

  • J 45225Β  Axle Seal Installer. See Special ToolsΒ .
  • J 8092Β  Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10
  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: Installing Left Side Inner Shaft Seal
    GM782727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the left side inner shaft seal using the J 45225Β  (2) and the J 8092Β  (1). See Special ToolsΒ .
  4. Fig 2: Installing Right Side Inner Shaft Seal
    GM782610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the right side inner shaft seal using the J 45225Β  (2) and the J 8092Β  (1). See Special ToolsΒ .
  6. Install the drain plug and tighten to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).
  7. Install the fill plug and tighten to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).
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