Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lubricate the new seal with clean transmission fluid.
- Use the J 37212 to install the output shaft seal to the case extension housing. See Special Tools .
- Install the prop shaft flange.
- Install the NEW propeller shaft flange nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).
- Remove the propeller shaft flange holding fixture J 45012 .
- Install the transmission mount assembly. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Install the drive shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (RWD) or Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (AWD) .
- Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (With LY7 and LLT) or Exhaust System Replacement (With LP1) .
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Stake the flange nut onto the output shaft. Use the two staking grooves on the shaft to locate the staking points. Failure to stake the flange nut may result in damage to the transmission.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
Use a NEW propeller shaft flange nut.