Installation Procedure
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- Inspect the splines of the transfer case output shaft for a sufficient coating of lubricant. If the output shaft does not have a sufficient coating of lubricant, lubricate the shaft with grease, GM P/N 12345879 (Canadian P/N 10953511) or equivalent lubricant meeting GM Specification 9985830.
- Install a new clamp onto the propeller shaft boot.
- Install the propeller shaft splines into the transfer case output shaft.
- Install the propeller shaft (5) to the front axle pinion yoke (1).
Align the reference marks made during removal.
- Install the yoke retainers (7) and the bolts (6).
Tighten: Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the boot onto the transfer case output shaft until the boot snaps into the groove on the output shaft.
- Crimp the rear propeller shaft boot clamp using the J 43218 until the dimensions shown are obtained.
- Install the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
- Transfer Case Shield Replacement in Transfer Case - NVG 149-NP
- Transfer Case Shield Replacement in Transfer Case - NVG 236/246-NP8
- Transfer Case Shield Replacement in Transfer Case - NVG 261-NP2
- Transfer Case Shield Replacement in Transfer Case - NVG 263-NP1
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer toFastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.