Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the wheel drive shaft to the differential output shaft.
- Carefully align and guide the wheel drive shaft onto the differential output shaft.
- Install the wheel drive shaft fully onto the differential output shaft using light force.
- Verify that the wheel drive shaft is fully seated on the differential output shaft retaining ring by grasping the inner tripot housing and pulling outward. Do not pull on the wheel drive shaft bar.
The wheel drive shaft will remain firmly in place when properly engaged.
- Install the suspension knuckle. Refer to Knuckle Replacement (AWD) in Rear Suspension.
- Set the park brake.
- Install a NEW wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
- Slowly tighten the nut in order to draw the wheel drive shaft spindle into the wheel hub and bearing.
Tighten: Tighten the wheel drive shaft spindle nut to 216 N.m (159 lb ft).
- Install the lock cap and a new cotter pin.
- Install the ABS sensor and retaining bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the ABS sensor retaining bolt to 8 N.m (6 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Release the park brake.
IMPORTANT:
Support the wheel drive shaft until it is completely installed.
IMPORTANT:
Do not damage the differential output shaft oil seal.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.