Blazer 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2004)
9. On axles with a locking differential, use a screwdriver, or a similar tool, in order to enter the differential case and rotate the rear axle shaft lock (1)
until the lock aligns with the thrust block (2).
10. Push the flange of the axle shaft inward towards the differential assembly.
11. Remove the axle shaft lock from the button end of the axle shaft.
Important: When removing the axle shaft, do not rotate the shaft. Rotating the shaft will misalign the gears. Misaligning the gears will make the
assembly difficult.
12. Remove the axle shaft from the housing.
Installation Procedure
Important: Carefully insert the axle shaft in order to not damage the seal.
1. Install the axle shaft into the rear axle housing.
2. Slide the axle shaft into the differential assembly allowing the splines to engage the differential side gear.
3. On axles without a locking differential, place the axle shaft lock on the button end of the axle shaft.
4. On axles with a locking differential, place the axle shaft lock (1) on the axle shaft (3) so that the ends are flush with the thrust block (2).
5. Pull the shaft flange outward in order to seat the axle shaft lock into the differential side gear.
6. Install the pinion shaft.
Align the hole in the pinion shaft with the bolt hole in the differential case.
