Installation Procedure
- Inspect the splines of the transfer case output shaft for a sufficient coating of lubricant. If the output shaft does not have a sufficient coating of lubricant, lubricate the shaft with lubricant GM P/N 12345879 (Canadian P/N 10953511) or with an equivalent lubricant meeting GM specification 9985830.
- Install the propeller shaft splines into the transfer case output shaft.
- Install the propeller shaft (5) to the front axle pinion yoke (1).
Align the reference marks that were made during removal.
- Install the yoke retainers (7) and the bolts (6).
Tighten: Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the boot onto the transfer case output shaft until the boot snaps into the groove on the output shaft.
- Install the transfer case shield. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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