Installation Procedure
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- Install the front propeller shaft by sliding the front propeller shaft into the transmission or the transfer case, w/o RPO MW3 or M74.
- Install the front propeller shaft to the transmission pinion yoke, w/RPO MW3 or M74.IMPORTANT: Important:
- Align the reference marks made during removal.
- Tighten the bolts until snug. Do not torque the bolts at this time.
- Install the yoke retainers and the bolts, w/RPO MW3 or M74.
- Install the center bearing support (2).NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the center bearing support nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the bearing support nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Tighten the yoke retainer bolts, w/RPO MW3 or M74.
Tighten
Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Inspect the splines of the front propeller shaft stub shaft for a sufficient coating of grease. If the splines of the stub shaft does not have a sufficient coating of grease, lubricate the shaft with chassis grease (GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent).
- Install the boot (3) and two new clamps (2) onto the front propeller shaft stub shaft (4), if applicable.
- Install the rear propeller shaft slip yoke onto the front propeller shaft stub shaft.
Mate the missing tooth in the yoke with the bridged tooth on the splined shaft.
- Install the rear propeller shaft onto the rear axle pinion yoke.
Align the reference marks made during removal.
- Install the yoke retainers (2) and the bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Using the J 43218, crimp the boot clamps until the dimensions shown are obtained.
- Lower the vehicle.