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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5334765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Apply a thin layer of grease to the transmission output shaft splines (1). Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 

  2. Loosely install a NEW propeller shaft hub clamp (3) to the propeller shaft joint boot.
  3. Support and secure the propeller shaft (2) to a suitable hydraulic jack stand.
  4. Propeller Shaft (2) - Install
  5. GM5317838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Prepare the 2 propeller shaft bearing support bolts (1) for installation as follows:

    1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
    2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
    3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
    6. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  6. Propeller Shaft Bearing Support Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications 
  7. Remove the hydraulic jack stand supporting the propeller shaft.
  8. GM5317835Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Prepare the 3 rear propeller shaft bolts (1) and nuts (3) for installation as follows:

    1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
    2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
    3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
  9. Align the relationship marks (2) made on the propeller shaft and the rear differential flange.
  10. Rear Propeller Shaft Bolt (1) - Install [3x]
  11. Rear Propeller Shaft Nut (3) - Loosely install [3x]
  12. Rear Propeller Shaft Bolt (1) - Tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications 
  13. GM5765227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Ensure that the drive shaft boot is completely seated in the output shaft groove prior to crimping the propeller shaft hub clamp (2).
  15. Using the DT-35910  Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers (1), crimp the propeller shaft hub clamp (2) until the final crimped outer diameter (a) is 39 - 41 mm (1.54 - 1.61 in).
  16. GM5427478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Mount (2) - Install

    17. NOTE:

    For proper bolt alignment, loosely install all mount bolts prior to tightening to specifications.

  17. Transmission Mount Bolt (1) - Loosely install [2x]
  18. GM5427472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - Loosely install [4x]

  19. GM5427478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Mount Bolt (1) - Tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications

  20. GM5427472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - Tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications

  21. GM5471168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Floor Panel Number 2 Cross Bar Reinforcement (1) - Install

  22. Floor Panel Number 2 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
  23. GM5309833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Intermediate Underbody Heat Shield (2) - Install

  24. Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
  25. GM5309214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Install NEW

  26. Exhaust Muffler (1) - Install
  27. GM5309211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator - Right Side (3) - Install

  28. Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator - Right Side (2) - Install
  29. GM5309202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator - Left Side (3) - Install

  30. Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator - Left Side (2) - Install
  31. GM5309188Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications

  32. GM5471236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Floor Panel Reinforcement (1) - Install

  33. Floor Panel Number 4 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
  34. GM5400642Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Install

  35. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic Nut (3) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
  36. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
  37. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  38. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  39. GM5471237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Right Side (1) - Install

  40. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  41. GM5400553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Install

  42. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic Nut (2) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
  43. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (3) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
  44. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  45. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  46. GM5395705Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Left Side (2) - Install

  47. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  48. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks.
  49. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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