Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install a NEW retaining ring (1) onto the wheel drive shaft.
- Install the right front wheel drive shaft into the differential carrier.
- To ensure that the wheel drive shaft is installed properly, grasp the inner tripod housing and pull outward to ensure it is engaged on the retaining ring. DO NOT pull on the axle shaft.
- Install the wheel drive shaft through the wheel hub/bearing assembly.
- Install the strut fasteners (1 and 2). Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE2 or FE3 With F55)Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE2 Without F55)Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE4 With F55)
- Hand start the NEW wheel drive shaft nut (1).
- Using hand tools, tighten the NEW wheel drive shaft nut until the wheel drive shaft is fully seated in the wheel hub/bearing assembly.
- With the aid of an assistant holding the brake pedal down, tighten the wheel drive shaft nut to 250 N.m (184 lb ft).
- Using a hammer and a suitable punch, stake the wheel drive shaft nut collar into the drive shaft slots (1).
- Install the front wheelhouse panel splash shield (3). Refer to Front Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive)Front Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement (All Wheel Drive)
- Install the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
- Install the right outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Non V-Series)Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (V-Series)
- Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series)
NOTE:
DO NOT reuse the wheel drive shaft nut. Discard and replace with NEW only.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
The wheel drive shaft nut collar should be fractured in the center of each slot of the wheel drive shaft.