Installation Procedure
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- Inspect the splines of the slip yoke for a sufficient coating of grease. If the splines of the slip yoke does not have a sufficient coating of grease, lubricate the shaft with grease, GM P/N 12345879 or equivalent, RWD w/Automatic Transmission Only.
- Install the propeller shaft into the transmission or transfer case.
Align the reference marks made during removal.
- Install the propeller shaft (3) to the rear axle pinion yoke (4).
Align the reference marks made during removal.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE . - Install the yoke retainers (2) and bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.