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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft Assembly
    GM259904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the wheel drive shaft to the transaxle.
  2. Verify that the wheel drive shaft is properly engaged to the transaxle by grasping the inner tripot housing and pulling outward. Do not pull on the wheel drive shaft bar.

    The wheel drive shaft will remain firmly in place when properly engaged.

    3. Fig 2: Installing Wheel Drive Shaft To Hub & Bearing Assembly
    GM442471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the wheel drive shaft to the hub and bearing (2).
  4. Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
  5. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  6. Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FWD) or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (AWD) in Front Suspension.
    7. Fig 3: Preventing Rotor Turning Using Drift Or Punch
    GM141983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Insert a drift or punch (1) through the brake caliper and into the brake rotor in order to prevent the hub and bearing from turning.
    8. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Install the nut to the wheel drive shaft spindle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

  9. Connect the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
  10. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body Front End.
  11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
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