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Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Wheel Drive Shaft From/To Transaxle
GM189013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the wheel drive shaft (2) to the transaxle (1).
  2. Verify that the wheel drive shaft is properly engaged to the transaxle by grasping the inner tripot housing and pulling outward. Do not pull on the wheel drive shaft bar.

    The wheel drive shaft will remain firmly in place when properly engaged.

    Fig 2: Installing Wheel Drive Shaft To Hub & Bearing Assembly
    GM442471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the wheel drive shaft to the hub and bearing (2).
  4. Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement (FE1, FE3) .
  5. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  6. Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FE1, FE3) .
  7. Insert a drift or punch (1) into the rotor and against the caliper in order to prevent the hub and bearing from turning.
    IMPORTANT: The male threads of the wheel drive axle must be free of residue and debris prior to reapplication of threadlocker in order to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.
  8. Thoroughly clean the residue from the male threads of the wheel drive axle by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
  9. Apply threadlocker GM US P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to two-thirds of the threaded length of male threads of the wheel drive axles. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the threads.
  10. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately ten minutes before installation.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    11. Fig 3: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft Retaining Nut
    GM130905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the new wheel drive shaft spindle nut to the wheel drive shaft.

    Tighten:  Tighten the wheel drive shaft spindle nut to 230 N.m (170 lb ft).

  12. Connect the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  13. If equipped with road sensing suspension, connect the level sensor link to the ball stud on the lower control arm. Refer to Front Position Sensor Replacement - Electronic Suspension .
  14. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  15. Lower the vehicle.
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