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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Pinion Oil Seal On RDM
    GM734863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Thoroughly clean the pinion oil seal mounting surface of the RDM housing (1).
  2. Using the J 44851  , install a new pinion oil seal to the RDM. See Special Tools .
  3. Ensure that the seal flange seats squarely against the face of the RDM.
    4. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Dust Deflector On The Drive Pinion Flange
    GM943451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the dust deflector (2) to the drive pinion flange (1).
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Pinion Flange Nut On The RDM
    GM943440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the pinion flange (2) and nut (1) to the RDM.
    6. Fig 4: Installing J44873 On The Pinion Flange
    GM1265096Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the J 44873  (1) to the pinion flange (2). See Special Tools .
  7. While holding the pinion flange stationary with a breaker bar on the J 44873  , tighten the pinion flange nut. See Special Tools .

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 203 N.m (150 lb ft).

  8. Remove the J 44873  from pinion flange. See Special Tools .
    9. Fig 5: View Of Propeller Shaft, Support Bearing & Bolts
    GM928924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the propeller shaft to the vehicle using support stands to assist in positioning the propeller shaft.
  10. Hand install the support bearing retainer bolts to the vehicle underbody.
    11. Fig 6: View Of Propeller Shaft
    GM928930Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft and the PTU output flange.
  12. Install the bolts to the propeller shaft and the PTU flange.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    13. Fig 7: Removing/Installing Propeller Shaft Flange Mounting Bolts
    GM928922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft and the RDM pinion flange.
  14. Install the bolts to the propeller shaft and the pinion flange.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  15. Remove the support stands.
    16. Fig 8: Removing/Installing Rear Drive Module (RDM) Propeller Shaft Guard
    GM943426Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the propeller shaft guard to the RDM.
  17. Install the bolts to the propeller shaft guard.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  18. Inspect the RDM fluid level. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection .
  19. Lower the vehicle.
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