Sierra Denali AWD V8-6.2L (2008)
7. Pull the axle shaft outward in order to seat the lock in the differential gear.
8. Align the hole in the pinion shaft with the bolt hole in the differential case.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
9. Install the new pinion shaft locking bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
10. Install the rear axle cover and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (See: Differential Assembly/Differential
Cover/Service and Repair) .
11. Install the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
13. Fill the rear axle with fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (11.5 Inch Axle) (See: Differential Assembly/Fluid -
Differential/Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (11.5 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Level
Inspection (8.6, 9.5 LD Axle) (See: Differential Assembly/Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle
Lubricant Level Inspection (8.6, 9.5 LD Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Differential Assembly/Fluid -
Differential/Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (10.5 Inch Axle)) .
14. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
