Sierra 2500 Denali 2WD V8-6.0L (2011)
11. Using an inch-pound torque wrench, measure the rotating torque of the pinion should be between 1.0-2.3 Nm (10-20 lb in) for used bearings, or
1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 lb in) for new bearings.
12. If the rotating torque measurement is below 1.0 Nm (10 lb in) for used bearings, or 1.7 Nm (15 lb in) for new bearings, continue to tighten the
pinion nut in small increments, until the torque required in order to rotate the pinion is between 1.0-2.3 Nm (10-20 lb in) for used bearings, or
1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 lb in) for new bearings.
13. Once the specified torque is obtained, rotate the pinion several times to ensure the bearings have seated.
14. Recheck the rotating torque of the pinion bearing and adjust if necessary.
15. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD 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)).
16. Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle))Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (
See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Differential
Oil Replacement (11.5 Inch Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Differential Oil
Replacement (11.5 Inch Axle))Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle)).
17. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
