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Installation Procedure

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  1. Inspect the splines of the transfer case output shaft for a sufficient coating of grease. If the output shaft does not have a sufficient coating of grease, lubricate the shaft with grease, GM P/N 12345879 or equivalent.
  2. Install the propeller shaft splines into the transfer case output shaft.
    3. Fig 1: Install Propeller Shaft Splines
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  3. Install the propeller shaft (5) to the front axle pinion yoke (1).

    Align the reference marks made during removal.

    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the yoke retainers (7) and the bolts (6).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  5. Install the boot onto the transfer case output shaft until the boot snaps into the groove on the output shaft.
    6. Fig 2: Axle Pinion Yoke, Propeller Shaft, Bolts & Yoke Retainers
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  6. If the clamp was removed during the repair, use the J 43218  to crimp the clamp until the dimensions shown are obtained.
  7. Install the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to:
    • TRANSFER CASE SHIELD REPLACEMENT  .
    • TRANSFER CASE SHIELD REPLACEMENT  .
    • TRANSFER CASE SHIELD REPLACEMENT  .
    • TRANSFER CASE SHIELD REPLACEMENT  .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
Fig 3: Dimensions For Crimping Clamp
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