Sierra 2500 4WD V8-6.0L (2008)
3. Install the new ring gear bolts.
Hand start each bolt to ensure that the ring gear is properly installed to the differential case.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
4. Tighten the new ring gear bolts. Tighten the ring gear bolts alternately and in stages, gradually pulling the ring gear onto the differential case.
Tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 165 N.m (122 lb ft).
5. Install the pinion and the pinion bearings. Refer to Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement (See: Pinion Gear/Service and Repair/Drive
Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement) .
6. Install the pinion gear bearing retainer. Refer to Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement (See: Pinion Gear/Service and Repair/Drive
Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement) .
7. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD Inch Axles) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD Inch Axles))Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle) (See:
Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle)) .
8. Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.5 Inch
LD Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.5 Inch
LD Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive
Axle/Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)) .
9. Lower the vehicle.
