Special Tools

Note: 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. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing and Bracket Replacement.



2. Remove the retaining bolts from the disconnect housing.
3. Remove the coupling housing.
4. Remove the coupler.
5. Remove the gasket.
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.

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 (3) to hold it in place.
3. Install the intermediate housing (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Note: 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.

4. Install the retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the retaining bolts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).




5. Install the intermediate shaft.



6. Apply a small amount of grease to the housing gasket to hold it in place.
7. Install the coupler.
8. Position the coupler housing on the intermediate housing.
9. Install the retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the retaining bolts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

10. Install the left differential carrier mounting bracket. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing and Bracket Replacement.
11. Lower the vehicle.