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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Intermediate Shaft, Wheel Drive Shaft & O-Rings
    GM2778909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. If removing or replacing the drive shaft, replace the o-rings (2).
  2. Apply a very small amount of grease to the splines of the wheel drive shaft inner joint. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
  3. Install the wheel drive shaft (3) into the intermediate shaft (1) until fully seated.
    4. Fig 2: Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM2236820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Insert the wheel drive shaft (1) in the front wheel bearing/hub.
  5. Install the lower control arm in the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA) or Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB) .
  6. Install the outer tie rod end in the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
    7. Fig 3: Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM2236659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the wheel drive shaft nut (1).
    8. Fig 4: Holding Brake Rotor From Rotating With Drift Or Punch
    GM2226532Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Insert a drift or punch (2) in the cooling fins of the brake rotor.
  9. Rotate the brake rotor until the drift or punch contacts the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    10. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  10. Using a torque wrench (1), tighten the wheel drive shaft nut to :
    • First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
    • Second Pass: loosen 45 degrees
    • Final Pass: re-tighten to 250 N.m (184 lb ft)
  11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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