Assembly Procedure
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- Install the inner shaft bearing, print side out, into the intermediate shaft bearing housing inner case half using the J 45232 (2) and the J 8092 (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the inner shaft bearing, print side out, into the intermediate shaft bearing housing outer case half using the J 45232 (2) and the J 8092 (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the inner axle bearing, print side out, into the intermediate shaft bearing housing outer case half using the J 45232 (2) and the J 8092 (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the thrust washer.
- Install the inner clutch fork gear.
- Install the clutch fork spring.
- Install the washer.
- Install the clutch fork and clutch fork sleeve.
- Install the outer clutch fork gear.
- Install the thrust washer to the outer intermediate shaft bearing housing case half.
Use grease to hold the thrust washer in place.
- 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.
- Install the outer intermediate shaft bearing housing case to the inner intermediate shaft bearing housing case.
- Install the intermediate shaft bearing case bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the intermediate shaft bearing case bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Install the new inboard, oil pan side, seal on top of the seal bore.
- Install the new seal using the J 45225 (2) and the J 8092 (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the new seal using the J 45359 (2) and the J 8092 (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
- 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.
- Install the actuator.
- Install the actuator bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the actuator bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
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.