Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
2. Install the new inner shaft seal using the J 42738 .
Note: Carefully guide the inner shaft through the oil seal as to not nick or cut the seal.
3. Install the inner shaft into the inner shaft housing.
4. Install the inner shaft and housing assembly. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement (See: Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Drive Axle/Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement).
3. If installing the left side bearing, perform the following steps:
1. Install the bearing with the square shoulder in using the J 42211 and the J 8092 .
2. Install the inner shaft seal cover assembly.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
3. Install the inner shaft seal cover bolts and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).
4. Install the left inner shaft into the differential carrier assembly by performing the following steps:
Note: Carefully guide the inner shaft through the oil seal as to not nick or cut the seal.
1. Carefully guide the inner shaft through the oil seal until the retaining ring on the inner shaft contacts the differential case side gear.
2. Install the inner shaft into the differential case side gear by tapping the retaining ring into the retaining groove using a soft-faced mallet and
until the retaining ring on the inner shaft is fully seated within the groove in the differential case side gear.
3. Pull back on the inner shaft to ensure that the inner shaft is properly retained in the differential case side gear.
5. Install differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (See: Differential Carrier/Service and Repair).
6. Install the wheel drive shaft to the inner shaft flange. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle
Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair).
4. Fill the differential carrier assembly with the proper fluid. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Replacement (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Drive Axle).
5. Lower the vehicle.
