K 1500 Truck 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
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Align the propeller shaft with the alignment marks made previously.
4. Propeller shaft.
5. Retainers and bolts.
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Tighten bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
6. Axle shafts.
7. Lubricant to the rear axle as necessary.
Full-Floating Axle 11 Inch Ring Gear
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Tool Required:
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J 8614-01 Pinion Flange Holder and Remover
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J 24384 Pinion Oil Seal Installer (Dana 11 inch ring gear axle).
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The pinion oil seal and the pinion flange may be replaced with the carrier assembly installed in the vehicle.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
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Raise the vehicle.
1. Propeller shaft.
Important: Scribe a line on the pinion stem, pinion nut and pinion flange to be used as an installation guide.
2. Nut using J 8614-01.
