Front Differential Carrier Preliminary Rotational Torque Measurement. Chevrolet Malibu 2009

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Transmission 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 6T70/6T75 🢒 Front Differential Carrier Preliminary Rotational Torque Measurement

Callout

Component Name

Front Differential Carrier Assembly

Caution: Low bearing pre-load will cause premature failure of the front differential drive pinion gear.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip

•	If the turning torque is not within specifications, the transfer gear assembly and differential bearing thrust washer is incorrect and must be corrected. Refer to Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Thrust Washer and Front Differential Bearing Washer Measurement.

•	Use a dial or beam torque wrench with DT-47793 differential rotating tool to measure turning torque.

Tighten
4-12 N·m (35-106 lb in)

Special Tools

DT-47793 Differential Rotating Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.