Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install a NEW Retaining Ring (1) @ Wheel Drive Shaft (2).
- Install the NEW washer (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).
- Install Wheel Drive Shaft (1)
- Carefully install the wheel drive shaft into the transmission until the splines are past the DT-51504 protector (1).
- Remove the DT-51504 protector from the transmission.
- Install the front wheel drive shaft into the front wheel bearing/hub.
- Install Lower Control Arm @ Steering Knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement
- Install Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod @ Steering Knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
- Hand start the NEW Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1).
- With the aid of an assistant holding the brake pedal down, tighten the wheel drive shaft nut using a torque wrench.
Tighten
- First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
- Second Pass: Loosen 45 degrees
- Final Pass: 250 N.m (185 lb ft)
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check
NOTE:
Ensure that the wheel drive shaft is fully seated in the transmission.
CAUTION:
DT-51504 must be installed into the differential output shaft seal prior to removing and installing the wheel drive shaft. Failure to install the DT-51504 as indicated may cause the splines of the wheel drive shaft to damage the differential output seal
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
Tighten the NEW wheel drive shaft nut slowly to draw the wheel drive shaft into the hub assembly prior to tightening to specifications.