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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Using J 45860 & J 8092
    GM885621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the wheel speed sensor ring using the J 45860  (1) and the J 8092  (2). See Special Tools .
  2. Drive the wheel speed sensor ring into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.
  3. Fig 2: Installing Axle Shaft Bearing Using J 23690 Or J 29709 & J 8092
    GM695758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the axle shaft bearing using the J 23690  (1) and the J 8092  (2). See Special Tools .
  5. Drive the axle shaft bearing into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.
  6. Fig 3: Installing Axle Shaft Seal Using J 21128
    GM885624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the axle shaft seal using the J 21128  . See Special Tools .
  8. Drive the tool into the bore until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the tube.
  9. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brake w/VSES) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brakes w/o VSES) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles w/VSES) .
  10. Install the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
  11. Install the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
  12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  13. Fill the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) or Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.5 Inch LD Axle) or Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
  14. Lower the vehicle.