Avalanche 4WD V8-5.3L (2011)
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For the 9.5 LD inch axle, tighten the pinion shaft locking bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
Note: End play is the in and out movement of the rear axle shaft. Radial play is the up and own movement in the rear axle shaft.
8. Check the rear axle shaft end play and the radial play. The rear axle shaft end play should be 0.012 inch per side and the radial play should be
0.002-0.003 inch. If the rear axle shaft is NOT within the specifications, replace any excessively worn parts.
9. Install the rear axle housing cover and the gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
10. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
11. Install the rear wheel speed sensor.
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For the Hybrid vehicles, refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction
Control Systems/Wheel Speed Sensor/Service and Repair.
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For the non Hybrid vehicles (1500 series), refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes
/ Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed Sensor/Service and Repair.
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For the non Hybrid vehicles (2500 series), refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes
/ Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed Sensor/Service and Repair.
12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair.
13. Fill the rear axle with the proper axle lubricant. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection .
14. Lower the vehicle.