Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Thoroughly clean the mounting bolts for center bearing and the front and rear propeller shaft flanges. Apply threadlocker, GM P/N 89021297 (Canadian P/N 10953488), to the bolt threads.
With the aide of an assistant, position the propeller shaft on the supports.
Align the reference marks on the front and rear of the propeller shaft to the transfer case and rear differential.

Fig 1: View Of Propeller Shaft

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Position the propeller shaft on the transfer case output flange.
Finger tighten the mounting bolts for the propeller shaft at the transfer case output flange.

Fig 2: View Of Propeller Shaft, Support Bearing & Bolts

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Position the center support bearing of the propeller shaft on the vehicle.
Finger tighten the mounting bolts for the center support bearing.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Propeller Shaft Flange Mounting Bolts

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Position the propeller shaft on the rear differential drive flange.
Finger tighten the rear mounting bolts for the propeller shaft.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten the front mounting bolts for the propeller shaft.
Tighten: Tighten the mounting bolts to 35 N.m (25 lb ft).
Tighten the mounting bolts for the center support bearing.
Tighten: Tighten the mounting bolts to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).
Tighten the rear mounting bolts for the propeller shaft yoke to rear drive axle.
Tighten: Tighten the mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Remove the supports for the propeller shaft.
Lower the vehicle.