Sierra 3500 Denali 4WD V8-6.0L (2011)
Note: Use hand tools ONLY. DO NOT use power tools for the following procedure.
3. Hand tighten the new ring gear bolts.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
4. Install the NEW ring gear bolts and tighten to 165 Nm (122 lb ft). in a criss cross pattern to draw and seat the ring gear and the on the differential
case.
5. Install the drive pinion housing assembly. 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 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)).
7. Fill the axle with the proper lubricant. 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)).
8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
