Front Axle Propeller Shaft Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Axle Propeller Shaft & Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (V-Series) and Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Base) . Remove the front propeller shaft heat shield. Refer to Front Axle Propeller Shaft Heat Shield Replacement .
1	Front Propeller Shaft Bolts (Qty: 12) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Mark the relationship of the propeller shaft to the flange. Thoroughly clean and apply threadlocker to the threads of any of the reused propeller shaft bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers . Using the appropriate tool, tighten the front propeller shaft bolts. NOTE: If the bolts or nuts are found to be damaged or are excessively worn, DO NOT reuse. Replace with new. NOTE: If reusing the propeller shaft bolts, to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention, the threads must be free of debris prior to the application of threadlocker. Use an appropriate cleaner to thoroughly clean the threads and allow to dry. Apply threadlocker to the propeller shaft to flange bolts. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolts. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation. Tighten 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
2	Front Propeller Shaft

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Preliminary Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (V-Series) and Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Base) .
Remove the front propeller shaft heat shield. Refer to Front Axle Propeller Shaft Heat Shield Replacement .

Front Propeller Shaft Bolts (Qty: 12)

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Mark the relationship of the propeller shaft to the flange.
Thoroughly clean and apply threadlocker to the threads of any of the reused propeller shaft bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers .
Using the appropriate tool, tighten the front propeller shaft bolts.

NOTE: If the bolts or nuts are found to be damaged or are excessively worn, DO NOT reuse. Replace with new.

NOTE: If reusing the propeller shaft bolts, to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention, the threads must be free of debris prior to the application of threadlocker. Use an appropriate cleaner to thoroughly clean the threads and allow to dry. Apply threadlocker to the propeller shaft to flange bolts. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolts. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.

Tighten
30 N.m (22 lb ft)

Front Propeller Shaft