Escalade ESV RWD V8-6.2L (2010)
Note: Compare this measurement with the rotating torque prior to removing the drive flange.
6. Using an inch-pound torque wrench, tighten the nut in small increments, as needed, until the rotating torque is 0.40-0.57 Nm (3- 5 lb in) greater
than the rotating torque recorded during removal.
Note: Recheck the rotating torque and adjust if necessary.
7. Once the specified torque is obtained, rotate the pinion several times to ensure the bearings have seated.
8. Install the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (See: Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints/Drive/Propeller
Shaft/Service and Repair/Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement).
Note: Step 9 is for those vehicles that are equipped with the 10.5 inch axle.
9. Install the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement (See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Seals and Gaskets/Service and
Repair/Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement).
Note: Step 10 is for those vehicles that are equipped with the 8.6 or 9.5 inch axle.
10. Install the rear brake rotors. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (1500 Series) (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake
Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (1500 Series))Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (2500
Series) (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Rotor
Replacement (2500 Series)).
11. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair
).
12. Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.6, 9.5 LD Axle) (See: Fluid -
Differential/Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.6, 9.5 LD Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (10.5
Inch Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (10.5 Inch Axle)).
13. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
