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Makes 🢒 Isuzu 🢒 2004 🢒 Ascender - 2WD 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Front Drive Axle 🢒 Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Assemble

Tools Required

    • J 45225 Axle Seal Installer
    • J 45232 Differential Bearing Adjuster Needle Bearing Replacer - LH
    • J 45359 Axle Seal Installer
    • J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - ¾ in - 10

Assembly Procedure

    Object Number: 767114 Size: SH
  1. Install the inner shaft bearing, print side out, into the intermediate shaft bearing housing inner case half using the J 45232  (2) and the J 8092  (1).

    2. Object Number: 767113 Size: SH
  2. Install the inner shaft bearing, print side out, into the intermediate shaft bearing housing outer case half using the J 45232  (2) and the J 8092  (1).

    3. Object Number: 767111 Size: SH
  3. Install the inner axle bearing, print side out, into the intermediate shaft bearing housing outer case half using the J 45232  (2) and the J 8092  (1).

    4. Object Number: 756150 Size: SH
  4. Install the thrust washer.

    5. Object Number: 756956 Size: SH
  5. Install the inner clutch fork gear.

    6. Object Number: 756962 Size: SH
  6. Install the clutch fork spring.

    7. Object Number: 756953 Size: SH
  7. Install the washer.

    8. Object Number: 756965 Size: SH
  8. Install the clutch fork and clutch fork sleeve.

    9. Object Number: 757536 Size: SH
  9. Install the outer clutch fork gear.

    10. Object Number: 767110 Size: SH
  10. Install the thrust washer to the outer intermediate shaft bearing housing case half.

    11. Use grease to hold the thrust washer in place.

  11. Apply a bead of sealant, P/N 1052942 (Canadian P/N 10953466) or equivalent, to the sealing surface of one side of the intermediate shaft bearing housing case.
  12. Install the outer intermediate shaft bearing housing case to the inner intermediate shaft bearing housing case.

    13. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 756960 Size: SH
  13. Install the intermediate shaft bearing case bolts.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the intermediate shaft bearing case bolts to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

  14. Install the new inboard, oil pan side, seal on top of the seal bore.

    15. Object Number: 781849 Size: SH
  15. Install the new seal using the J 45225  (2) and the J 8092  (1).

    16. Object Number: 773847 Size: SH

    Notice: The outboard intermediate shaft bearing assembly seal must be installed 0.9-1.1 mm (0.035-0.043 in) below the surface of the intermediate shaft bearing assembly housing bore. If the seal is not installed properly, damage to the seal may occur.

  16. Install the new seal using the J 45359  (2) and the J 8092  (1).

    17. Object Number: 776725 Size: SH
  17. Pack the cavity of the inner intermediate shaft bearing housing with 55-65 cc (1.86-2.20 oz) of grease, GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent.

    18. Object Number: 756961 Size: SH
  18. Install the actuator.
  19. Install the actuator bolts.

    20. Tighten
    Tighten the actuator bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).