Sierra 1500 4WD V6-4.3L (2008)
10. If only the left side seal was removed, perform the following step. Install the seal using the J 45225 and a soft-faced mallet.
Tap only on the center portion of the J 45225 in order to drive the seal in evenly.
11. If only the left side seal was removed, perform the following step. Install the inner axle shaft into the differential case side gear using a soft-faced
mallet until the retaining ring on the inner axle shaft is fully seated within the groove in the differential case side gear.
Pull back on the inner axle shaft to ensure that the inner axle shaft is properly retained in the differential case side gear.
12. If servicing the 8.25 inch axle, install the shock module. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement (See: Steering and
Suspension/Suspension/Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Front Suspension Shock Absorber/Shock Absorber and Spring
Assembly Replacement) .
13. If only the left side seal was removed, perform the following step. Install the wheel drive shaft to the inner axle shaft.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
14. If only the left side seal was removed, perform the following step. Install the wheel drive shaft to the inner axle shaft bolts.
Tighten the wheel drive shaft to inner axle shaft bolts to 79 N.m (58 lb ft).
