Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the NEW washer on the wheel drive shaft.
- Install the wheel drive shaft in the vehicle and through the wheel bearing/hub assembly.
- Wheel Drive Shaft Nut - Install a NEW nut.(Torque Prevailing)
- Align the reference mark on the wheel drive shaft and the differential flange.
- Wheel Drive Shaft Bolt - Install
- Wheel Drive Shaft Washer - Install a NEW washer. Do NOT reuse the old washer
- Tighten the wheel drive shaft bolts.
Tighten
- First Pass: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
- Final Pass: (45 degrees)
- Wheel Drive Shaft Nut - Tighten 250 N.m (185 lb ft).
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- Upper Control Arm@Knuckle - Install - Upper Control Arm Replacement
- Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Cover - Install - Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Cover Replacement
- Exhaust System - Install - Exhaust System Replacement (LGX)
- Install the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series October 4th 2015 and Earlier)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series October 5th 2015 and Later)
NOTE:
Do NOT reuse wheel drive shaft washer. Use a NEW washer only.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
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.