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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Differential Carrier Assembly - Final Assembly

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Differential Carrier Assembly - Final Assembly
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Tools Required

  • J 45225  Axle Seal Installer. See Special Tools .
  • J 8092  Universal Driver Handle- 3/4 in - 10
  1. Adjust the backlash. Refer to Backlash Inspection and Adjustment .
  2. 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.
    3. Fig 1: Axle Seal Installer And Universal Driver Handle (Left)
    GM782727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the left side inner shaft seal using the J 45225  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools .
    4. Fig 2: Axle Seal Installer And Universal Driver Handle (Right)
    GM782610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the right side inner shaft seal using the J 45225  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools .
  5. Remove the differential carrier assembly bolts.
  6. Remove the right differential carrier case half.
  7. Clean the sealing surface of each half of the differential carrier case and the inner axle housing to differential carrier assembly.

    The surfaces must be clean of all grease and oil.

  8. Apply a bead of sealer to one differential carrier case half sealing surface. Use the correct sealer. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .
  9. Install the right differential carrier case half.
    10. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  10. Install the differential carrier case bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the differential carrier case bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

    11. NOTE: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  11. Install the drain plug.

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

  12. Install the fill plug.

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

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