Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Buick Cascada, 2018 Buick Cascada, and 2017 Buick Cascada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Install the NEW retaining ring to the front wheel drive shaft inner joint. Start to pull the ring from the front wheel drive shaft inner joint end down to the ring groove.
Install the wheel drive shaft (1) into the differential until the retaining ring is fully seated.
- With the aide of an assistant, move the front knuckle assembly into the proper position.
- Install the wheel drive shaft in the front wheel hub.
- Install the lower control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle. Steering Knuckle Replacement
- Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
- Install the front stabilizer shaft link to the front strut assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- NOTE:
Do NOT tighten.
Wheel Drive Shaft Nut(1) - Loosely install
Insert a drift or a punch (1) in the brake cooling fin.
- Rotate the brake rotor until the drift or the punch is rest against the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Wheel Drive Shaft Nut - Tighten
- First Pass:150 N.m (111 lb ft)
- Second Pass: - Loosen45 degrees, use the EN-45059 meter
- Final Pass:250 N.m (184 lb ft)
- Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.