Sierra 2500 Denali 2WD V8-6.0L (2011)
Note: On axles with a locking differential, keep the differential pinion shaft slightly withdrawn.
5. Install the differential pinion gear shaft.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
6. Install the NEW differential pinion gear shaft bolt and tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb ft) for the 8.6 inch axle and 50 Nm (37 lb ft) for the 9.5 inch axle.
Note: End play is the in and out movement of the rear axle shaft. Radial play is the up and own movement in the rear axle shaft.
7. Check the rear axle shaft end play and the radial play. The rear axle shaft end play should be 0.012 inch per side and the radial play should be
0.002-0.003 inch. If the rear axle shaft is NOT within the specifications, replace any excessively worn parts.
8. Install the rear axle housing cover and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles) (See:
Differential Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6,
9.5 Inch Axles))Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle) (See: Differential Assembly/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle)).
9. Install the wheel speed sensor.
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For Hybrid vehicles, refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control
Systems/Wheel Speed Sensor/Service and Repair/Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).
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For non Hybrid vehicles (1500 series), refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes /
Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed Sensor/Service and Repair/Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).
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For non Hybrid vehicles (2500 series), refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes /
Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed Sensor/Service and Repair/Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).
10. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket, if equipped. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JD9) (See: Brakes and Traction