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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 housing 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 housing 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 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 .
  6. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Thrust Washer
    GM756150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the thrust washer.
  8. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Clutch Fork Sleeve Gear
    GM756956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the inner clutch fork gear.
  10. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Clutch Fork Spring
    GM756962Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the clutch fork spring.
  12. Fig 7: Removing/Installing Washer
    GM756953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the washer.
  14. Fig 8: Removing/Installing Clutch Fork & Clutch Fork Sleeve
    GM756965Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the clutch fork and clutch fork sleeve.
  16. Fig 9: Removing/Installing Clutch Fork Gear
    GM757536Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the outer clutch fork gear.
  18. Fig 10: Removing/Installing Thrust Washer
    GM767110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the thrust washer to the outer intermediate shaft bearing housing case half.

    Use grease to hold the thrust washer in place.

  20. 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.
  21. Install the outer intermediate shaft bearing housing case to the inner intermediate shaft bearing housing case.
  22. Fig 11: Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Bolts
    GM756960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  23. Install the intermediate shaft bearing case bolts.

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

  24. Install the new inboard, oil pan side, seal on top of the seal bore.
  25. Fig 12: Installing Inboard, Oil Pan Side, Inner Shaft Seal
    GM781849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install the new seal using the J 45225  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
  27. Fig 13: Installing Outboard Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Seal
    GM773847Courtesy 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.
  28. Install the new seal using the J 45359  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
  29. Fig 14: Packing Cavity Of Inner Intermediate Shaft Bearing Housing With Grease
    GM776725Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. 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.
  31. Fig 15: Removing/Installing Actuator From Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly
    GM756961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Install the actuator.
  33. Install the actuator bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the actuator bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).