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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Intermediate Drive Shaft Support Bracket
    GM933782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the intermediate drive shaft support bracket to the engine.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the support bracket mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: Installing Wheel Drive Shaft Into Transaxle Through J 44394
    GM857191Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the J 44394  to the transaxle oil seal. See Special Tools .
    4. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Intermediate Drive Shaft To The Bearing Retainer Bracket
    GM931482Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the intermediate drive shaft to the bearing retainer bracket and the transaxle.
  5. Remove the J 44394  when the intermediate shaft splines pass the oil seal. See Special Tools .
  6. Ensure that the intermediate drive shaft is fully seated by grasping the intermediate drive shaft and attempting to pull free of the transaxle.
  7. Position the bearing retainer to the support bracket.
  8. Install the bearing retainer bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  9. Install the O-ring seal to the intermediate drive shaft.
  10. Install a new wheel drive shaft retaining ring to the intermediate drive shaft.
  11. Install the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Non Hybrid)  or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Hybrid) .
  12. Install the right tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  13. Lower the vehicle.
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