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Installation Procedure

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  1. 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.
  2. Install the propeller shaft into the transmission or transfer case.

    Align the reference marks made during removal.

  3. Fig 1: Install Propeller Shaft
    G01480252Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the propeller shaft (3) to the rear axle pinion yoke (4).

    Align the reference marks made during removal.

    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the yoke retainers (2) and bolts (1).

    Tighten 

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

  6. Lower the vehicle.
Fig 2: Propeller Shaft, Pinion Yoke, Bolts & Yoke Retainers
G01480253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.