K 1500 Truck 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Differential Carrier: Service and Repair
Carrier Replacement
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
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Raise the vehicle. Support with jack stands.
1. Drain front axle.
2. Front propeller shaft at the carrier yoke. Wire the propeller shaft out of the way.
3. Left and right drive axle (halfshaft).
4. Screws (125), nuts (130) and washers (126).
5. Wiring at the axle.
6. Vent hose at the axle.
7. Carrier lower mounting bolt.
8. Right side inner tie rod end from the relay rod.
9. Engine oil filter (some models).
10. Attach a transmission jack to the carrier.
11. Upper carrier mounting bolt.
12. Carrier from the vehicle.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application.
The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require
thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors
on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may
damage the fastener. When you Install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you
avoid damage to parts and systems.
1. Carrier to the vehicle.
2. Carrier mounting bolts (127), nuts (129), and washers (128).
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Tighten bolts (127) to 110 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove the transmission jack.
4. New engine oil filter (if removed).
5. Tie rod.
6. Axle tube bolts (125), nuts (130), and washers (126).
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Tighten nuts (130) to specifications:
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K2 models 100 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
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K3 models 145 Nm (106 ft. lbs.).
7. Vent hose.
8. Wiring.
9. Left and right drive axle (halfshaft).
10. Front propeller shaft to the carrier yoke.
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Tighten universal joint clamp bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
11. Fill front axle.
12. Add engine oil as necessary.
