Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Retaining Ring (2) - Install NEW
- Rear Axle Shaft- Left Side (1) - Install
Position the rear wheel drive shaft (1) onto the rear axle shaft.
- NOTE:
The rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (1) and washers (2) are serviced as a rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer kit consisting of 2 bolts and 1 washer.
Due to the unknown shelf life, prepare the 6 NEW rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (1) for installation as follows:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Install 3 NEW wheel drive shaft washers (2).
- Install and tighten the 6 NEW rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (1) in a crisscross pattern. Fastener Specifications
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .