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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Blazer - 4WD 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 598196 Size: SH
  2. Remove the front differential carrier shield bolts and washers.
  3. Remove the front differential carrier shield.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 598196 Size: SH
  1. Install the front differential carrier shield.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the front differential carrier shield bolts and the washers.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front differential carrier shield bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Lower the vehicle.