Installation Procedures

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.

Fig 1: Rear Coupling Bearing

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IMPORTANT: Insure the black seal of the bearing faces the toward the propeller shaft.

Install the front coupling bearing using a press.

Fig 2: Rear Bearing

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Install the rear bearing using a press.

Fig 3: Dust Cover

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Install the dust cover using a press.
If removed, install the front differential seal (4).

Fig 4: Rear Differential Components

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IMPORTANT: Insure the coupling washer concave side is facing the viscous coupling.

Install the coupling spacer (5).
Install the coupling washer (3).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the coupling cover on the differential (6).
Install the coupling cover bolts (2).
Tighten: Tighten the coupling cover bolts to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

Fig 5: Dial Indicator Set

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Check the coupling runout using J 8001
Observe to dial indicator and check that the vertical runout. Maximum of 0.05 mm (0.002 in).
Observe to dial indicator and check that the horizontal runout. Minimum horizontal runout is 0.05 mm (0.002 in).
Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece in Propeller Shaft.
Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.