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.

Install the rear of the propeller shaft to the torque tube flange.
Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft and the torque tube flange.
Important: Thoroughly clean and apply threadlocker GM P/N United States 12345493 P/N Canada 10953488 or equivalent to the bolt threads prior to assembly.
Hand install the propeller shaft-to-torque tube bolts in order to maintain the proper propeller shaft to torque tube relationship. Ensure the special washer is in place on each pair of bolts.

Fig 1: Installing Propeller Shaft At Torque Tube Flange
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Push the propeller shaft toward the rear of the vehicle and install the propeller shaft to the transfer case flange.
Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft and the transfer case flange.

Fig 2: Installing Propeller Shaft At Transfer Case Flange
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the propeller shaft-to-transfer case bolts. Ensure the special washer is in place on each pair of bolts.
Tighten the bolts in a cross sequence.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Propeller Shaft-To-Transfer Case Flange Bolts
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Install the propeller shaft-to-torque tube bolts. Ensure the special washer is in place on each pair of bolts.
Tighten the bolts in a cross sequence.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 4: Installing Propeller Shaft-To-Torque Tube Flange Bolts
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