GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

    Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2102285  Size: SH
  1. Clean the rear extension housing in a suitable solvent. Air dry the housing.
  2. Inspect the extension housing for the following:
  3. • Cracks
    • Scratches
    • Damaged threads
    • Burrs
    • Nicked mounting surfaces
    • Damaged sealing surfaces
    • Damaged front or rear bearing bores
  4. Replace a cracked housing.
  5. Clean up damaged threads with the correct size thread tap.
  6. Inspect the machined mating surfaces for flatness. Check the mating surfaces with a straight edge.
  7. Use a fine mill file to dress minor scratches or burrs.