Silverado 3500 2WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 2 (2004)
Installation Procedure
1. Important:
Carefully insert the axle shaft in order to not damage the seal.
Install the axle shaft (1) into the rear axle housing (5).
2. Slide the axle shaft (1) into place allowing the splines to engage the differential side gear.
3. On axles without a locking differential, place the lock (4) on the button end of the axle shaft (1).
4. On axles with a locking differential, keep the pinion shaft partially withdrawn.
5. On axles with a locking differential, place the C-lock (1) on the axle shaft (3) so that the ends are flush with the thrust block (2).
6. Pull the shaft flange outward in order to seat the lock in the differential gear.
