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Propeller Shaft Installation

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    Fig 1: Bushing To Propeller Shaft
    GM499243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Install the propeller shaft bushing into hub with the smaller opening of the bushing positioned away from the flange.
  1. Install a NEW bushing (1) into the automatic transmission propeller shaft, if required.
    2. Fig 2: Bushing To Face Of Hub
    GM566592Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Inspect the bushing for proper installation. A properly installed bushing will protrude 18 mm (0.708 in) from the face of the hub.
    3. Fig 3: Rear Coupling, Bolts & Washers To Propeller Shaft
    GM261018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the threads of the coupling bolts.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: If the coupling orientation mark has been lost during the cleaning or disassembly process, the coupling MUST be installed with the directional arrow pointed toward the flange to which it mounts.
  4. Install the rear coupling (1), bolts (2), and washers to the propeller shaft.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the coupling bolts - Automatic Transmission to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
    • Tighten the coupling bolts - Manual Transmission to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).

    5. Fig 4: Bearing Housing Assembly, Bolts & Washers To Rear Coupling
    GM499214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: If the coupling orientation mark has been lost during the cleaning or disassembly process, the coupling MUST be installed with the directional arrow pointed toward the flange to which it mounts.
  5. Install the rear bearing housing assembly, bolts, and washers to the rear coupling.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the coupling bolts - Automatic Transmission to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
    • Tighten the coupling bolts - Manual Transmission to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).

    6. Fig 5: Front Coupling, Bolts & Washers To Propeller Shaft
    GM261015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the front coupling (2), bolts (1), and washers to the propeller shaft.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the coupling bolts - Automatic Transmission to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
    • Tighten the coupling bolts - Manual Transmission to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).

    7. Fig 6: Bearing To Input Shaft
    GM261013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the bearing (1) onto the input shaft.

    Install the bearing until completely seated against the flange of the input shaft.

    8. Fig 7: Slinger Washer To Input Shaft
    GM261012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the snap ring (2) into the groove of the input shaft.
  9. Install a NEW slinger washer (1) onto the input shaft.

    A properly installed slinger washer will have a gap of 1.5-2.5 mm (0.050-0.098 in) between the washer and the bearing face.

    10. Fig 8: Input Shaft, Bolts & Washers To Front Coupling
    GM261014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the input shaft, bolts, and washers to the coupling.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the coupling bolts - Automatic Transmission to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
    • Tighten the coupling bolts - Manual Transmission to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).

    11. Fig 9: End Of Input Shaft To Flange On Bearing Housing
    GM264192Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Measure the distance (1) from the end of the input shaft to the flange on the bearing housing - automatic transmission. Record the amount as distance 1.
    12. Fig 10: Driveline Tube Front Bellhousing Flange To Bearing Housing Flange
    GM264200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Measure the distance (2) from the driveline tube front bellhousing flange to the bearing housing flange - automatic transmission. Record this as distance 2.
  13. Subtract the distance 2 from distance 1.
  14. Record the computation as distance 3.
    15. Fig 11: O-Ring To Front Of Driveline Tube
    GM566590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Lubricate the NEW driveline tube O-ring (1) with clean engine oil.
  16. Install the O-ring into the front of the driveline tube.
    17. Fig 12: Propeller Shaft Assembly To Driveline Tube
    GM499210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the propeller shaft assembly into the driveline tube.

    During installation, lift the front of the input shaft to avoid damage to the slinger washer. Using a punch, tap evenly on the flat flange area of the rear bearing housing and install the assembly completely into the tube.

    18. Fig 13: Rear Bearing Housing Bolt Hole Plugs
    GM499262Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the rear bearing housing bolt hole plugs (1-3).
    19. Fig 14: Snap Ring Faces To Rear Of Driveline Tube Assembly
    GM499249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the snap ring (1) into the driveline tube. The beveled edge of the snap ring faces the rear of the driveline tube assembly and will seat completely into the groove of the housing.
    20. IMPORTANT: The propeller shaft assembly must be checked for proper installation into the driveline tube - automatic transmission. When the propeller shaft assembly is installed into the driveline tube, the couplings may compress and not properly position the input shaft.
  20. Measure the distance from the end of the input shaft to the driveline tube front bell housing flange - automatic transmission.

    The actual distance must be equal to or within 2 mm (0.079 in) of the recorded dimension 3.

    1. If the actual distance is not within specifications, use a heat gun and heat the outside of the driveline support tube at the front bearing location.
    2. Tap on the rear of the propeller shaft assembly or pull on the input shaft until the shaft has reached the proper position.
    21. Fig 15: Bolts & Flexplate To Flexplate Spindle
    GM499202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Install the flex plate and bolts - automatic transmission.

    Tighten:  Tighten the flex plate bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    22. Fig 16: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Mounting Bolts
    GM71481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the clutch actuator and bolts - manual transmission.

    Tighten:  Tighten the clutch actuator bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

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