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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Wheel Drive Shaft And Washer
    GM4174916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do NOT reuse wheel drive shaft washer. Use a NEW washer only.

  1. Install the NEW washer (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).
    2. NOTE:

    The threads must be clean and free of debris prior to the application of the threadlocker to ensure the proper adhesion and retention.

  2. Thoroughly clean the threads using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    3. Fig 2: Threadlocker On Wheel Drive Shaft Threads
    GM4113163Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the threads on the shaft. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation of the nut.

  3. Apply threadlocker to the wheel drive shaft threads. (1) Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    4. Fig 3: Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM4318191Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the wheel drive shaft (1) in the vehicle and through the wheel bearing/hub assembly.
    5. Fig 4: Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM4566845Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install a NEW (Torque Prevailing) Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (2)
    6. Fig 5: Wheel Drive Shaft/Differential Flange Relationship Mark
    GM4175755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Align the reference mark (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2) and the differential flange (3).
    7. Fig 6: Wheel Drive Shaft Bolts and Washers
    GM4318186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install NEW Wheel Drive Shaft Bolts (1) (Qty: 6)
  8. Install NEW Wheel Drive Shaft Washers (2) (Qty: 3) Do NOT reuse the old washers.
    9. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  9. Tighten the wheel drive shaft bolts.

    Tighten

    1. First Pass: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: 45 degrees
    10. NOTE:

    Tighten the NEW torque prevailing wheel drive shaft nut slowly to draw the wheel drive shaft into the hub assembly prior to tightening to specifications.

    Fig 7: Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM4566833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Tighten Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (2) 250 N.m (185 lb ft).
  11. Install Upper Trailing Arm @ Knuckle. Refer to Trailing Arm Replacement (Upper)
  12. Install Upper Control Arm @ Knuckle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement
  13. Install Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Cover. Refer to Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Cover Replacement
  14. Install Exhaust Muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LCV)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LF4)
  15. Install the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series)
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