GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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GMC_Truck
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2009
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Canyon Pickup - 4WD
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Engine
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Engine Electrical
🢒 Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Drain the front differential assembly.
Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to
Front Propeller Shaft Replacement
.
Remove the front wheel drive shafts. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
Remove the electrical connector for the electric motor actuator.
Remove the vent hose.
Using a transmission jack stand or equivalent, support the front differential assembly.
Remove the mounting bracket from the vehicle. Refer to
Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing and Bracket Replacement
.
Remove the front differential assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Lift the front differential into position.
Install the mounting bracket to the differential housing. Refer to
Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing and Bracket Replacement
.
Install the vent hose.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the electric motor actuator and tighten to
22 N·m (16 lb ft)
.
Install the electrical connector.
Install the front wheel drive shafts. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to
Front Propeller Shaft Replacement
.
Fill the front differential assembly with fluid. Refer to
Front Axle Lubricant Replacement
.
Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.