Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement

Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement

Tools Required

* J 8092 Universal Driver Handle 3/4 Inch - 10
* J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
* J 29369-1 Bearing Remover
* J 45232 Differential Bearing Adjuster Needle Bearing Installer - RH

Removal Procedure

Important: When servicing the inner drive shaft housing, the inner drive shaft bearing must be replaced. The bearing IS NOT serviced with the inner drive shaft housing.




1. Remove the left differential carrier mounting bracket.
2. Remove the retaining bolts (1) from the disconnect housing.
3. Remove the coupling housing (2).
4. Remove the coupler (3).
5. Remove the gasket (4).




6. Remove the intermediate housing retaining bolts (1).
7. Remove the intermediate housing (2).
8. Remove the intermediate housing gasket (3).
9. Install the intermediate shaft housing in a suitable clamping device.




10. Using the J 29369-1 (1) and the J 2619-01 (2), remove the inner drive shaft bearing.

Installation Procedure




1. Using the J 45232 (1) and the J 8092 (2), install the inner drive shaft bearing.




2. Apply a small amount of clean grease on the housing gasket to hold it in place (3).
3. Install the intermediate housing (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Important: Perform the following:

^ Clean the thread locking material from the bolts.

^ Apply new thread locking material to the bolts (DRI-LOC 204 Red, GM P/N 12345493.krystyna

Install the retaining bolts.

Tighten the retaining bolts to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).




4. Install the intermediate shaft.




5. Apply a small amount of grease to the housing gasket (4) to hold it in place.
6. Install the coupler (3).
7. Position the coupler housing on the intermediate housing (2).
8. Install the retaining bolts (1).

Tighten the retaining bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

9. Install the left differential carrier mounting bracket.
10. Lower the vehicle.