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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Output Shaft Seal & Intermediate Shaft Bracket-To-Engine Block Bolt
    GM1394762Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the J 44394-A  into the transaxle output shaft seal (1). See Special Tools .
  2. Install the intermediate drive shaft into the transaxle until the drive shaft splines are past the seal (1), remove the J 44394-A  , then fully install the drive shaft. See Special Tools .
  3. Install, but do NOT tighten the intermediate drive shaft bracket-to-engine block forward, or right hand bolt (2).
    4. Fig 2: View Of Intermediate Drive Shaft Bracket & VSS
    GM1394760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Tighten the intermediate drive shaft bracket-to-engine block bolts, beginning with the upper bolt. Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    5. Fig 3: Locating Wheel Drive Shaft-To-Intermediate Drive Shaft Seal
    GM1394758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. 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.
  6. Install the wheel drive shaft into the intermediate drive shaft.
  7. Verify that the wheel drive shaft is properly engaged:
    • Grasp the inner tripod housing and pull the inner housing outward. Do NOT pull on the wheel drive axle shaft.
    • The wheel drive shaft will remain firmly in place when properly engaged.
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Inspect the transaxle fluid level.
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