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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5608486Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Seal (1) - Install NEW

  2. Using a suitable tool, tap the NEW transfer case front output shaft seal (1) in to the transfer case until it is fully seated.
  3. GM5608487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using the J-36614  Inner Pinion Bearing Installer (1), drive the transfer case front output shaft oil slinger (2) in to the transfer case until it is fully seated.

  4. GM5620263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Boot (1) - Install

  5. Using the DT-35910  Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers (3), install and crimp the NEW transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (2) until the gap at the base of the ear (a) is 1.5 mm (0.059 in).
  6. GM5590596Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Apply a thin layer of grease to the splines of the transfer case front output shaft (1). Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

  7. Loosely install a NEW transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (2) to the transfer case front output shaft boot groove.
  8. Align the reference marks made between the transfer case front output shaft and the front axle propeller shaft.
  9. Front Axle Propeller Shaft (3) - Install
  10. GM5043426Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:

    1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
    2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
    3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
    4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
  11. Align the reference marks made between the front axle propeller shaft (1) and the front differential drive pinion gear yoke.
  12. Front Axle Propeller Shaft Washer (3) - Install [3x]
  13. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  14. Install the 6 front axle propeller shaft bolts (2) and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Fastener Specifications
  15. GM5044025Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Ensure the transfer case front output shaft boot (1) is fully engaged into the groove of the transfer case front output shaft.

  16. Using the DT-35910  Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers (2), crimp the transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (3) until the gap (a) at the base of the ear is 1.5 mm (0.059 in).
  17. GM4968633Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    {If equipped} Transfer Case Skid Shield (2) - Install

  18. {If equipped} Transfer Case Skid Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
  19. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.