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Installation Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: Prevent the boots (seals) from contacting the other components in order to prevent damage to the boots (seals).
    Fig 1: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft & Retaining Ring
    GM693021Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a new wheel drive shaft retaining ring.
    • On the right wheel drive shaft, the retaining ring is on the splined shaft of the inner tripot housing.
    • On the left wheel drive shaft, the retaining ring is on the splined transmission output shaft.
  2. Install the wheel drive shaft to the transaxle.
  3. Push the wheel drive shaft into transaxle until the retaining ring is fully seated.
  4. Verify that the wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated.
    1. Grasp the inner (tripot) housing.
    2. Pull the inner (tripot) housing outboard. Do not pull on the wheel drive shaft bar.

      The wheel drive shaft will remain in place when the retaining ring is properly seated.

    5. Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft To Wheel Hub And Bearing
    GM313796Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the wheel drive shaft (1) to the wheel hub and bearing.
  6. Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
  7. Connect the outer tie rod end assembly to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
    8. Fig 3: Aligning 2-Piece Ramped Washer On Wheel Drive Shaft Spindle
    GM693020Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the 2-piece, ramped washer is installed prior to installing the wheel drive shaft nut. The ramped sides of the washer must face each other.
  8. Install the 2-piece, ramped washer to the wheel drive shaft spindle.
    9. Fig 4: Preventing Rotor Turning Using Drift Or Punch
    GM141983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Install a NEW wheel drive shaft nut (2). Insert a drift or a flat-bladed tool (1) through the caliper and into the brake rotor to prevent the rotor from turning.

    Tighten:  Tighten the wheel drive shaft nut to 260 N.m (192 lb ft).

  10. Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
  11. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  12. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body Front End.
  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Inspect the transaxle fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
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