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Assembly Procedure

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  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).
    Fig 1: Installing Inner Shaft Bearing Using J 45232 (2) And J 8092 (1)
    G01598105Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. 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).
    Fig 2: Installing Inner Shaft Bearing Using J 45232 (2) And J 8092 (1)
    G01598106Courtesy 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).
    Fig 3: Installing Inner Shaft Bearing Using J 45232 (2) And J 8092 (1)
    G01598107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the thrust washer.
    Fig 4: Installing Thrust Washer
    G01598108Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the clutch fork sleeve.
    Fig 5: Installing Clutch Fork Sleeve
    G01598109Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the thrust washer to the outer intermediate shaft bearing case half.

    Use grease to hold the thrust washer in place.

  7. 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.
  8. Install the outer intermediate shaft bearing housing case to the inner intermediate shaft bearing housing case.
    Fig 6: Installing Thrust Washer
    G01598110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Install the intermediate shaft bearing case bolts.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 7: Installing Intermediate Shaft Bearing Case Bolts
    G01598111Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the new inboard, oil pan side, seal on top of the seal bore.
  11. Install the new seal using the J 45225  (2) and the J 8092  (1).
    Fig 8: Installing New Seal Using J 45225 (2) And J 8092 (1)
    G01598112Courtesy 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.
  12. Install the new seal using the J 45359  (2) and the J 8092  (1).
    Fig 9: Installing New Seal Using J 45225 (2) And J 8092 (1)
    G01598113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. 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.
  14. Install the intermediate shaft bearing plug.
    Fig 10: Locating Bearing Housing Cavity
    G01598114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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