Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the drive pinion (3) and NEW spacer (1) into the extension housing (2).
- Use the J 5590 (1) and a hydraulic press in order to install the bearing onto the shaft.
- Use the J 36797-A in order to install a new oil seal (2) into the extension housing. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Position the flange and the extension housing assembly into a press.
- Lightly lubricate the splines on the driven shaft.
- Press the flange (1) onto the driven shaft.
- Install the extension housing assembly to the J 44755
(2) using M8 x 1. See Special Tools and Equipment .25 bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the flange nut (1) onto the driven shaft.
Tighten: Tighten the flange nut to 200 N.m (148 lb ft).
- Remove the extension housing assembly from the J 44755 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Measure the rotating torque of the driven shaft in both directions.
- When reusing drivenshaft bearings, the rotating torque should equal the value recorded during disassembly.
Tighten: A properly assembled shaft and NEW bearings should have a rotating torque of 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
- Reinstall J 44755 to tighten the flange nut as required to achieve the proper rotating torque value. See Special Tools and Equipment . Do NOT loosen the flange nut to achieve the proper torque or a NEW spacer must be installed.
- Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to both sides of the shim.
- Align the reference marks and install the shim (2) to the transfer case.
- Install the extension housing (1) and bolts (3) to the shim and transfer case.
Tighten: Tighten the extension housing bolts to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).
- Install the extension housing drain plug (1) and gasket to the extension housing.
Tighten: Tighten the plug to 32 N.m (24 lb in).
- Remove the extension housing fill plug (2) and gasket.
- Fill the extension housing with gear oil. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
- Install the extension housing fill plug and gasket.
Tighten: Tighten the plug to 28 N.m (21 lb in).
- Install the vent hose (2) and clamp (1). Refer to Vent Hose Assembly Replacement (LA1) or Vent Hose Assembly Replacement (LY7) .
- Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.