GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 Sonoma Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Front Drive Axle 🢒 Clutch Cable Housing Replacement - Front Drive Axle

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the front differential carrier shield, if equipped. Refer to Shield Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 724052 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the four-wheel drive indicator switch.

    4. Object Number: 724053 Size: SH
  4. Remove the four-wheel drive indicator switch.

    5. Object Number: 724046 Size: SH
  5. Remove the 3 bolts from the clutch cable housing.

    6. Object Number: 724055 Size: SH
  6. Separate the clutch cable housing from the differential carrier assembly.

    7. Object Number: 724044 Size: SH
  7. Insert a screwdriver, or similar tool, into the clutch cable housing opening and disconnect the retainer spring from the clutch cable.

    8. Object Number: 724043 Size: SH
  8. Remove the clutch cable and the clutch cable housing from the differential carrier assembly.

    9. Object Number: 724041 Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the clutch cable coupling nut from the clutch cable housing.
  10. Remove the clutch cable housing.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 724046 Size: SH
  1. Install the clutch cable housing.

    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 clutch cable housing bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the clutch cable housing bolts to 48 N·m (36 lb ft).


    Object Number: 724041 Size: SH
  3. Insert the clutch cable into the clutch fork.

    4. Engage the spring retainer in order to retain the clutch cable.

  4. Install the clutch cable coupling nut to the clutch cable housing.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the clutch cable coupling nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 724053 Size: SH
  5. Install the four-wheel drive indicator switch.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the four-wheel drive indicator switch to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 724052 Size: SH
  6. Connect the electrical connector to the four-wheel drive indicator switch.
  7. Install the front differential carrier shield (if equipped). Refer to Shield Replacement .
  8. Lower the vehicle.