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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Differential Carrier Front Bolt
    GM4291618Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install Differential Carrier Front Bolt and tighten Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
    2. Fig 2: Power Transfer Unit Propeller Shaft Retainer
    GM4528883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. O-Ring (2) @Power Transfer Unit »Install a NEW O-ring seal.
    3. NOTE:

    Walk on the retaining ring over the nose of the shaft to avoid distortion.

  3. Power Transfer Unit Propeller Shaft Retainer (1) »Install a NEW retaining ring.
    4. Fig 3: Retaining Ring And O-Ring
    GM4528869Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. O-Ring (2) @Differential Carrier Assembly»Install a NEW O-ring seal.
    5. NOTE:

    Walk on the retaining ring over the nose of the shaft to avoid distortion.

  5. Install a NEW Retaining Ring (1) @Differential Carrier Assembly.
    6. Fig 4: Propeller Shaft
    GM4291128Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    When servicing the propeller shaft, support both ends of the propeller shaft evenly to limit the movement of propeller shaft joints to a maximum of 10 degrees. Do not let the propeller shaft hang unsupported at any time, as it will cause damage to the propeller shaft boots

    NOTE:

    Due to the weight and length of the propeller shaft, not allowing excessive movement of the joints may be difficult during removal and installation. It is recommended to use the aid of an assistant to remove and install the propeller shaft.

  6. Install Propeller Shaft (1)
  7. Using a suitable jack stand, support the propeller shaft.
    8. Fig 5: Propeller Shaft And Differential Carrier Assembly
    GM4291119Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    When installing the propeller shaft to the differential carrier assembly, align the balance index paint mark on the propeller shaft to the paint mark on the differential carrier assembly shield/slinger.

  8. Install Propeller Shaft (1) @Differential Carrier Assembly (2)
    9. Fig 6: Propeller Shaft
    GM4498827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the propeller shaft (2) so that it aligns with the reference mark (1) at the differential carrier assembly (3).
    10. Fig 7: Propeller Shaft And Power Transfer Unit Rear Output Shaft
    GM4291123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Propeller Shaft (1) @Power Transfer Unit Rear Output Shaft (2)
    11. Fig 8: Propeller Shaft
    GM4499065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the propeller shaft (2) so that it aligns with the reference mark (1) at the power transfer unit (3).
    12. Fig 9: Rear Propeller Shaft Bearing Bracket Bolt
    GM4291125Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install Rear Propeller Shaft Bearing Bracket Bolt (1) and tighten 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
  13. Conduct a retention check on the propeller shaft front and rear interface. Place hands around the propeller shaft tube just behind the interface and lightly pull on the propeller shaft tube without using leverage or body weight. For rear, place hands around the rear CV joint and pull without using leverage or body weight. The intention is to check that the retaining ring snapped into position, not to forcefully remove a correctly installed propeller shaft.
  14. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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