Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement (with MHH, MH8, M7U or M7W)

Fig 1: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft (with MHH, MH8, M7U or M7W)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
1	Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Flange Bolt (Qty:3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2	Retaining Ring (Qty: 2)
3	Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft CAUTION: Wheel drive shaft seal protector must be installed into the differential output shaft seal prior to removing and installing the wheel drive shaft. Failure to install the wheel drive shaft seal protector as indicated may cause the splines of the wheel drive shaft to cut the differential output seal. Procedure Separate the intermediate shaft from the differential about 20 mm to allow clearance to install DT-44394-A protector , remove intermediate shaft. Insert intermediate shaft through the opening of the seal protector until the splines make engagement to the differential. Remove seal protector. Install Intermediate Shaft Flange bolts (1). Refill transmission fluid. For MHH and MHK transmission, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill , or Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check . For M7U and M7W transmission, refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check . NOTE: If servicing the wheel drive shaft, the DT-44394-A can remain in place until after the wheel drive shaft has been serviced. Special Tools DT-44394-A Seal Protector For regional equivalent tools, refer to Special Tools .