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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Rubber Coupling & Differential Flange
    GM1946964Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Align the marks on the rubber coupling (1) to differential flange (2) made prior to removal.

  1. Connect the rubber coupling (1) to the differential flange (2).
    2. Fig 2: Rubber Coupling To Differential Flange Retaining Bolts
    GM1946959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Fastener Caution

    NOTE:

    With the aid of an assistant or suitable jack support the propeller shaft (2) to the differential flange (3).

  2. Install the propeller shaft coupling to differential flange retaining bolts (1) and tighten to:
    • First Pass: 90 N.m (66 lb ft)
    • Final Pass: plus 42.5 degrees
    3. Fig 3: Rubber Coupling & Transmission Flange
    GM1946965Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Align the marks on the rubber coupling (2) to transmission flange (1) made prior to removal.

  3. Connect the propeller shaft coupling (2) to transmission flange (1).
    4. Fig 4: Propeller Shaft With Center Bearing To Body Retaining Bolts
    GM1946962Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    With the aid of an assistant or suitable jack support the propeller shaft (2).

    NOTE:

    The center bearing to body retaining bolts (1) must not be fully tightened at this stage.

  4. Install the propeller shaft center support bearing to body retaining bolts (1).
    5. Fig 5: Rubber Coupling To Transmission Flange Retaining Bolts With Torque Prevailing Nuts
    GM1946960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    With the aid of an assistant or suitable jack support the propeller shaft.

  5. Install the NEW propeller shaft coupling to transmission flange bolts (1).
    6. NOTE:

    Hold the bolt while tightening the nut to specifications.

  6. Install the NEW torque prevailing nuts (2) and tighten to :
    • First Pass: 90 N.m (66 lb ft)
    • Final Pass: plus 52.5 degrees
    7. Fig 6: Center Bearing To Body Retaining Bolts
    GM1946968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Tighten the propeller shaft center support bearing to body retaining bolts (1) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  8. Install the center exhaust heat shield. Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Center
  9. Install the exhaust cross over pipe assembly. Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement
  10. Remove the safety stands.
  11. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
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