I have some pics of the mess if that would help but its pretty straight forward, just a mess. Install the inner axle shaft housing into a vise. Install the inner axle shaft 1 into the front drive axle housing 4. Install the new axle shaft seal using the J 45225 1 and the J 8092 2. Clean the area around the front axle fill plug.
Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems. Clamp the inner axle shaft housing 4 in a vise. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels. Install the J 36598-5 2 behind the outer pinion bearing cup. Install the J 36366 over the oil seal. Age, damage, and lack of consistent use are the most common reasons for these actuators to go bad.
Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. It was a perfect fit. Install the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to the inner axle shaft. Do not distort or scratch the aluminum case. Move the shaft back and forth and read the end play. Additional parts such as ring and pinion, inner case, and other internal parts are rigorously, thoroughly tested and replaced if out of O. Install the front axle mounting bracket to frame nuts.
Fill the differential carrier assembly. Remove the drain plug from the axle. The transfer case switch is located on left frot of transfer case. Connect the electrical connector to the front axle actuator. The information will also help when setting up and preloading the differential case.
Tighten Tighten the inner axle shaft housing bolts to 40 N·m 30 lb ft. Strike the J 36366 with a hammer until the seal flange seats on the axle housing surface. Install the differential carrier assembly upper mounting bolt and the nut. The clutch gear shim 9 6. Install the clutch fork inner spring into the differential carrier case assembly, if necessary.
The clutch fork assembly 11 8. Place the inner axle shaft housing on end so that the splines of the inner axle shaft is facing up. Install the J 2619-01 2 to the J 29369-1 1. I get all my parts from them!!! Install the new inner axle shaft bearing and the seal to the axle housing. Install the J 29369-1 , 8.
Install the stabilizer shaft link assembly. Remove the inner pinion bearing using the J 22912-01 and a hydraulic press. Install the left differential carrier case half onto the J 36598 and the J 36598-6. I disconnected the plugs from the Actuator Switch one of them had a little water in it but it looked like new inside. Drive the clutch gear into place with a plastic hammer.
About our 1996 Chevy Express 2500 Differential Assembly locating service: We can help you find the 1996 Chevy Express 2500 Differential Assembly fast and cheap. Automotive Parts Rebuild - Remanufacture 9. Align the reference marks made during removal. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information. The clutch sleeve 8 7.