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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the front propeller shaft by sliding the front propeller shaft into the transmission or the transfer case, w/o RPO MW3 or M74.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Propeller Shaft To Transmission Or Transfer Case
    GM404287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the front propeller shaft to the transmission pinion yoke, w/ RPO MW3 or M74.
    3. Fig 2: Installing Front Propeller Shaft To Transmission Pinion Yoke
    GM659186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT:
    • Align the reference marks made during removal.
    • Tighten the bolts until snug. Do not torque the bolts at this time.
  3. Install the yoke retainers and the bolts, w/ RPO MW3 or M74.
  4. Install the center bearing support (2).
    5. Fig 3: Center Bearing Support
    GM361421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the center bearing support nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bearing support nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  6. Tighten the yoke retainer bolts, w/ RPO MW3 or M74.

    Tighten:  Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  7. Inspect the splines of the front propeller shaft stub shaft for a sufficient coating of grease. If the splines of the stub shaft does not have a sufficient coating of grease, lubricate the shaft with chassis grease (GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent).
  8. Install the boot (3) and two new clamps (2) onto the front propeller shaft stub shaft (4), if applicable.
    9. Fig 4: Boot, Clamps & Front Propeller Shaft Stub Shaft
    GM361410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the rear propeller shaft slip yoke onto the front propeller shaft stub shaft.

    Mate the missing tooth in the yoke with the bridged tooth on the splined shaft.

  10. Install the rear propeller shaft onto the rear axle pinion yoke.

    Align the reference marks made during removal.

  11. Install the yoke retainers (2) and the bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    12. Fig 5: Identifying Driveshaft Pinion, Yoke Retainers & Bolts
    GM361391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Using the J 43218  , crimp the boot clamps until the dimensions shown are obtained.
    13. Fig 6: Crimping Boot Clamps
    GM924863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
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