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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. Fig 1: View Of Propeller Shaft To Transmission Or Transfer Case
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  2. Install the propeller shaft into the transmission or transfer case.

    Align the reference marks made during removal.

    3. Fig 2: Identifying Driveshaft Pinion, Yoke Retainers & Bolts
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  3. Install the propeller shaft (3) to the rear axle pinion yoke (4).

    Align the reference marks made during removal.

    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the yoke retainers (2) and bolts (1).

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

  5. Lower the vehicle.
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