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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Wheel Drive Shaft Into Transaxle Through J 44394
    GM857191Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. For the left wheel drive shaft, position the J 44394  in the transaxle. See Special Tools .
  2. Install the wheel drive shaft until the wheel drive shaft splines are past the axle seal.
  3. Remove the J 44394  from the wheel drive shaft. See Special Tools .
    4. Fig 2: Locating Wheel Drive Shaft-To-Intermediate Drive Shaft Seal
    GM1394758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The following service procedure is for those vehicles equipped with an intermediate shaft.
  4. For the right wheel drive shaft, apply a very small amount of grease, GM P/N 1051344 (Canadian P/N 993037), or equivalent to the splines of the wheel drive shaft inner joint.
  5. Install the wheel drive shaft into the intermediate drive shaft (1).
  6. Install the wheel drive shaft until it is fully seated in the transaxle.
    7. IMPORTANT: In the following step, DO NOT pull on the wheel drive shaft. Pull only on the tripod.
  7. With the wheel drive shaft installed, grasp the inner tripod housing and pull the tripod outward to ensure that the wheel drive shaft is properly engaged. The wheel drive shaft will remain in place if properly installed.
  8. Install the lower ball joint in the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
    9. Fig 3: View Of Axle Shaft Nut
    GM2001520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Hand tighten the NEW wheel drive shaft nut (2) on the wheel drive shaft (1).
    10. Fig 4: View Of Tightening Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM2001522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Insert a drift or punch (5) in the brake rotor cooling fins (4) and against the brake caliper mounting bracket (1).
  11. Using a torque wrench and the appropriate size socket (3), tighten the wheel drive shaft nut (2).
    12. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  12. Tighten the wheel drive nut (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the wheel drive shaft nut (2) to 210 N.m (155 lb ft).

  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  14. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  15. Inspect the fluid level of the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
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