Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the center support bearing, then the plate washer.
- Align the alignment marks (1) on the universal joint flange and the intermediate shaft.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Using a new nut and plate washer, press the bearing into position by tighten the nut as follows:
Tighten
- Tighten the nut to 181 N.m (134 lb ft).
- Loosen the nut.
- Retighten the nut to 69 N.m (51 lb ft).
- Using a hammer and chisel, stake the retaining nut.
- Inspect the cross groove joint.
The joint should move smoothly in all directions shown. Check for damage or grease leakage from the boot. If a problem is found, replace the rear propeller shaft.
- Align the alignment marks on the intermediate shaft and rear propeller shaft, then install the two washers and 6 bolts temporarily.
Important: Do not tighten the center support bearing retaining bolts during installation.
- Install the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE
in this section.
- Tighten
- Tighten the cross groove joint bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
Important: The vehicle should be unloaded for the following steps.
- Adjust the dimension (a) between rear side of cover and the shaft.
Select one of the following spacers:
- 3.6 mm (0.142 in)
- 4.5 mm (0.177 in)
- 6.5 mm (0.256 in)
- 9.0 mm (0.354 in)
- Adjust the center bearing to the required dimensions.
- Tighten the center bearing retaining bolts
- Tighten
- Tighten the center bearing bolts to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).
- Ensure that the center line of the center bearing bracket is at right angles of the propeller shaft.
- Lower the vehicle.