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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Exhaust System Hangers And Insulators
    GM1708986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If the vehicle is a Yukon XL, Yukon Denali XL, Escalade ESV, or Escalade EXT perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 6.
  2. Lubricate the insulators where the muffler assembly hangers are inserted for ease of installation.
    3. NOTE:

    During installation, do not over extend the flex coupler as internal damage may occur.

  3. With the aid of an assistant, install the muffler assembly.
  4. With the aid of an assistant, install the insulators to the exhaust system hangers (3, 4, and 5).
    5. Fig 2: Exhaust System Hangers And Insulator
    GM1708987Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. With the aid of an assistant, Install the insulator to the exhaust system hanger near the resonator.
    6. Fig 3: Exhaust System Hangers & Insulators
    GM1708981Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If the vehicle is a Yukon Denali or Escalade perform the following:
    • Lubricate the insulators where the muffler assembly hangers are inserted for ease of installation.
    • With the aid of an assistant, install the muffler assembly.
    • With the aid of an assistant, install the insulators to the exhaust system hangers (2, and 3).
    7. Fig 4: View Of Exhaust System Hangers And Insulator
    GM1708983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the insulator to the exhaust system hanger near the resonator.
    8. Fig 5: Catalytic Converter To Muffler Clamp
    GM2513101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  8. Position the muffler assembly to the three-way catalytic converter and tighten the normal clamp bolt (1) to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
  9. Install the insulator to the hanger.
  10. Raise the rear axle into position using the adjustable jack.
    11. Fig 6: Right Axle Tie Rod Bolt And Nut
    GM1709061Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the right rear shock absorber lower bolt and nut and tighten to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
  12. Install the right rear stabilizer shaft link to the frame.
  13. Install the right rear stabilizer shaft link to frame bolt and nut and tighten to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
  14. Install the right rear axle tie rod bolt (2) and nut (1) and tighten to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).
    15. Fig 7: Rear Axle Vent Hose (8.6 or 9.5 Inch Ring Gear)
    GM692548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the rear axle vent hose to the rear axle, if necessary.
  16. Install the vent hose swivel clip to the rear brake crossover pipe, if necessary.
  17. Using the J 38185 install the right rear link rod to the ball studs on the sensors.
    18. NOTE:

    The rear axle wiring harness clip is a one way clip with a D-shape section. The clip can only be installed and/or removed in only one direction.

  18. Install the right rear wheel speed sensor wiring harness clips to the frame and the control arm bracket.
  19. Install the right rear wheel speed sensor wiring harness electrical connector clip to the frame.
    20. Fig 8: Chassis Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors And Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1709051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. If the vehicle is equipped with RPO Z55, connect the right rear air line to the shock absorber.
  21. If the vehicle is equipped with RPO Z55, connect the chassis wiring harness electrical connector (3) to the right rear shock absorber.
  22. Connect the chassis wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the right rear wheel speed sensor wiring harness electrical connector (2).
  23. Install the right rear wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
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