Input Shaft and Rear Output Drive Shaft Cleaning and Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Input Shaft And Rear Output Drive Shaft

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Inspect all components or sub-components and perform any repair procedure necessary to fix the damage. If the damage cannot be repaired, replace the component or sub-component as indicated. Clean all components in cleaning solvent and air dry. The transfer case input shaft and transfer case rear output drive shaft is not serviced. If damage cannot be repaired, the transfer case must be replaced.
1	Transfer Case Input Shaft Gear Tip: Inspect for pitting, excessive wear, or damage.
2	Transfer Case Rear Output Drive Shaft Gear Tip: Inspect for pitting, excessive wear, or damage.
3	Transfer Case Input Shaft Bearing Assembly Tip: Inspect bearings for roughness, spalling, or pitting.
4	Transfer Case Rear Output Drive Shaft Bearing Assembly Tip: Inspect bearings for roughness, spalling, or pitting.