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Assembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Inner Shaft Bearing
    GM767114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the inner shaft bearing, print side out, into the intermediate shaft bearing inner case half using the J 45232  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
  2. Fig 2: Installing Inner Shaft Bearing
    GM767113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the inner shaft bearing, print side out, into the intermediate shaft bearing outer case half using the J 45232  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
  4. Fig 3: Installing Inner Axle Bearing
    GM767111Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the inner shaft bearing (print side out) into the intermediate shaft bearing outer case half using the J 45232  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
  6. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Thrust Washer
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  7. Install the thrust washer.
  8. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Clutch Fork Sleeve
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  9. Install the clutch fork sleeve.
  10. Fig 6: Installing Thrust Washer Into Outer Intermediate Shaft Bearing Case Half
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  11. Install the thrust washer to the outer intermediate shaft bearing case half.

    Use grease to hold the thrust washer in place.

  12. Apply a bead of sealant, GM P/N 1052942 or equivalent, to the sealing surface of one side of the intermediate shaft bearing housing case.
  13. Install the outer intermediate shaft bearing housing case to the inner intermediate shaft bearing housing case.
  14. Fig 7: Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Bolts
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  15. Install the intermediate shaft bearing case bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the intermediate shaft bearing case bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

  16. Install the new inboard, oil pan side, seal on top of the seal bore.
  17. Fig 8: Installing Inboard, Oil Pan Side, Inner Shaft Seal
    GM781849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the new seal using the J 45225  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
  19. Fig 9: Installing Outboard Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Seal
    GM773849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The outboard intermediate shaft bearing assembly seal must be installed 0.9-1.1 mm (0.035-0.043 in) below the surface of the intermediate shaft bearing assembly housing bore. If the seal is not installed properly, damage to the seal may occur.
  20. Install the new seal using the J 45359  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
  21. Fig 10: Packing Cavity Of Inner Intermediate Shaft Bearing Housing With Grease
    GM776727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Pack the cavity of the inner intermediate shaft bearing housing with 55-65 cc (1.86-2.20 oz) of grease, GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent.
  23. Install the intermediate shaft bearing plug.