Caprice Wagon V8-350 5.7L (1994)
(10).
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The 30-spline, 8 1/2-inch ring gear rear axle shaft is not interchangeable with any pre-1989 shaft.
2. Shaft lock (38).
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Push axle shaft (39) outward so that shaft lock (38) seats in counterbore of side gear (10).
3. Pinion gear shaft (6) through case (7), thrust washers (11) and pinion gears (12), align the hole in shaft (6) with the shaft lock bolt/screw hole.
4. Bolt/screw (5).
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Coat threads with Locktite 242 (GM P/N 12345382) or equivalent.
Tighten
Tighten bolt/screw (5) to 36 Nm (27 lb. ft.).
5
Housing cover.
6. rear brake drum.
7
Rotor and rear parking brake shoe and linings, if removed.
8
Rear tire and wheels.
9
Lower vehicle.
