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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Wheel Drive Shaft Retaining Ring
    GM4482471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install a NEW retaining ring (1) onto the wheel drive shaft.
    2. Fig 2: Protector Tool
    GM2327559Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Insert the J 44394-A  protector into the transmission.
  3. Apply a small amount of grease to the intermediate shaft and or the wheel drive shaft splines. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    4. Fig 3: Wheel Drive Shaft & Washer
    GM2318020Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The washer must be installed on the wheel drive.

  4. Install the washer (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).
    5. Fig 4: Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM1848518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Ensure that the front wheel drive shaft is properly seated.
  6. Remove the J 44394-A  protector from the oil seal.
  7. Install the wheel drive shaft into front strut assembly.
  8. Install the lower ball joint in the steering knuckle. Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
  9. Install the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
  10. Install the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
    11. Fig 5: Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM2236659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the wheel drive shaft nut (1), tighten by hand.
    12. Fig 6: Holding Brake Rotor From Rotating With Drift Or Punch
    GM2226532Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Insert a brass drift or punch (2) in the brake rotor so that it rest against the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    13. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  13. Using a torque wrench and socket (1), tighten the wheel drive shaft nut to 235 N.m (173 lb ft).
  14. Install the wheel house panel on the vehicle. Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement (Acadia, Enclave, Traverse)
  15. Install the tire and wheel. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  16. Check the fluid level of the transmission. Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check
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