Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Use the J 36797 in order to install a new oil seal (2) into the extension housing.
- Position the flange and the extension housing assembly into a press.
- Lightly lubricate the splines on the driven shaft.
- Press the flange (1) onto the driven shaft.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the extension housing assembly to the J 44755
(2) using M8 x 1.25 bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the flange nut (1) onto the driven shaft.
Tighten
Tighten the flange nut to 250 N.m (185 lb ft).
- Remove the extension housing assembly from the J 44755 .
- Measure the rotating torque of the driven shaft in both directions.
Specification
The driven shaft and bearings should have a rotating torque of 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
- Apply sealant GM P/N United States 12346004 GM P/N Canada 10953480, or equivalent to both sides of the shim.
- Align the reference marks and install the shim (2) to the transfer case.
- Install the extension housing (1) and bolts (3) to the shim and transfer case.
Tighten
Tighten the extension housing bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Install the extension housing drain plug (1) and gasket to the extension housing.
Tighten
Tighten the plug to 32 N.m (24 lb in).
- Remove the extension housing fill plug (2) and gasket.
- Fill the extension housing with gear oil. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
- Install the extension housing fill plug and gasket.
Tighten
Tighten the plug to 32 N.m (24 lb in).
- Install the extension housing vent hose (2) and clamp (1). Refer to Vent Hose Assembly Replacement .
- Install the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
- Lower the vehicle.