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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5525793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Retaining Ring (1) - Install NEW

  2. Apply a small amount of lubricant to the Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft (2)splines. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  3. Install the Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft (2)into the Front Differential Carrier (3).
  4. GM5525786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft and Front Differential Carrier are to be installed as a assembly.

    Position and secure the Front Differential Carrier (2)on a transmission jack.

  5. Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft (1)and the Front Differential Carrier (2) - Install
  6. GM5344075Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    Front Differential CarrierBolt (1) - Install and hand tighten

  7. GM5344077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Differential CarrierBolt (1) - Install and hand tighten [ 2x ]

  8. Front Differential CarrierBolt (2) - Install and hand tighten
  9. Front Differential CarrierBolt - Tighten [ 4x ] - Fastener Specifications 
  10. Remove the transmission jack from the Front Differential Carrier.
  11. Using the engine support fixture, carefully raise the engine assembly to it's original position.
  12. GM5458092Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Axle Vent Hose (1)Install

  13. GM5344068Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Bracket (1) - Install

  14. Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Bracket Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [ 3x ] - Fastener Specifications 
  15. GM5344067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Apply a small amount of lubricant to the front wheel drive intermediate shaft splines. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 

  16. Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Seal (2) - Install NEW
  17. Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Retaining Ring (1) - Install NEW
  18. GM5341102Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Apply a small amount of grease to the front wheel drive intermediate shaft splines. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

    NOTE:

    Ensure that the front wheel drive half shaft (1) is securely engaged to the front wheel drive intermediate shaft.

    Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft (1) - Install

  19. GM5504544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Have an assistant apply the brakes.

    Front Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Install NEW and tighten - Fastener Specifications

  20. GM5341525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retaining Ring (2) @ Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft (1) - Install NEW

  21. GM5341523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft (1) - Install

  22. GM5341521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Partially install the Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft (1) into the Front Differential Carrier.

  23. Remove the DT-51504  Seal Protector (2)from the front axle shaft seal.
    24. NOTE:

    Ensure that the front wheel drive half shaft (1) is securely engaged to the front differential carrier.

  24. Completely install the Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft (1) into the Front Differential Carrier.
  25. GM5507500Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Have an assistant apply the brakes.

    Front Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Install NEW and tighten - Fastener Specifications

  26. GM5339607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    If the transfer case front output shaft boot (1) was removed, perform the following:

    1. Loosely install a NEW transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (2) to the groove of the transfer case front output shaft boot (1).
    2. Install the transfer case front output shaft boot (1) to the front axle propeller shaft groove ensuring that it is completely engaged.
    3. Using the DT-35910  Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers (3), crimp the transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (2) until the final crimped diameter (a) of 37.5 mm (1.48 in) is achieved.
  27. GM5339608Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Loosely install a NEW transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (3) into the groove of the transfer case front output shaft boot (2).

  28. Front Axle Propeller Shaft (1) - Install
  29. GM5339603Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Prepare the 6 front axle propeller shaft bolts (1) for installation as follows:

    1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
    2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
    3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
    4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
  30. Align the marks made between the front axle propeller shaft (2) and the front differential carrier flange.
  31. Front Axle Propeller Shaft Washer (3) - Install [ 3x ]
  32. Install and tighten the 6 front axle propeller shaft bolts (1) in a crisscross pattern. Fastener Specifications
  33. GM5481383Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Ensure that the front transfer case front output shaft boot (2) is completely engaged into the transfer case front output shaft.

  34. Ensure that the front transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (1) is completely engaged into the front transfer case front output shaft boot (2).
  35. GM5339609Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using the DT-35910  Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers (1), crimp the transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (2) until the final crimped diameter (a) of 37.5 mm (1.48 in) is achieved.

  36. GM5326444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Mount (2) - Install

    37. NOTE:

    For proper bolt alignment, loosely install all mount bolts prior to tightening to specifications.

  37. Transmission Mount Bolt (1) - Loosely install
  38. GM5326445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - Loosely install [ 4x ]

  39. GM5326444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Ensure that the snubber is properly aligned with the tabs on the transmission mount prior to tightening.

    Transmission Mount Bolt (1) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications

  40. GM5326445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - Tighten [ 4x ] - Fastener Specifications

  41. Remove the jack from beneath the transmission.
  42. GM5334107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Axle Propeller Shaft Heat Shield (3) - Install

  43. Front Axle Propeller Shaft Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  44. Front Axle Propeller Shaft Heat Shield Stud (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  45. GM5393690Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Pipe Clamp (1) - Install NEW but do NOT tighten

  46. GM5310892Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Install NEW

  47. Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter (1) - Install
  48. GM5310881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt (1) - Install and tighten -

  49. Lower the vehicle.
  50. GM5405466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    A special anti-seize compound is used on the heated oxygen sensor threads. The compound consists of liquid graphite and glass beads. The graphite will burn away, but the glass beads will remain, making the sensor easier to remove. New or service sensors will have the compound already applied to the threads. IF a sensor is removed and is to be reinstalled, the threads MUST have an anti-seize compound applied before installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

    CAUTION:

    Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .

    Using the J-39194 - C  Heated Oxygen Sensor Remover/Installer, install the heated oxygen sensor (1). Fastener Specifications

  51. Connect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
  52. GM5310876Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt (1) - Install and tighten -

  53. GM5310863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Use hand tools only when tightening the exhaust pipe clamp.

    Exhaust Pipe Clamp (1) - Tighten -

  54. GM5309214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Install NEW

  55. Exhaust Muffler (1) - Install
  56. GM5309211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Right Side (3) - Install

  57. Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Right Side (2) - Install
  58. GM5309202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Left Side (3) - Install

  59. Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Left Side (2) - Install
  60. GM5309188Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Install and tighten [ 2x ] -

  61. GM5400756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Floor Panel Reinforcement (2) - Install

  62. Floor Panel Number 4 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [ 6x ] - Fastener Specifications
  63. GM5400642Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Underbody Rear Air Deflector-Right Side (5) - Install

  64. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic Nut (3) - Install and tighten [ 3x ] - Fastener Specifications
  65. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [ 3x ] - Fastener Specifications
  66. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Install and tighten [ 2x ] - Fastener Specifications
  67. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  68. GM5395705Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Tire Front Air Deflector-Right Side (2) - Install

  69. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [ 2x ] - Fastener Specifications
  70. GM5400553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Underbody Rear Air Deflector-Left Side (5) - Install

  71. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic Nut (2) - Install and tighten [ 3x ] - Fastener Specifications
  72. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (3) - Install and tighten [ 3x ] - Fastener Specifications
  73. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Install and tighten [ 2x ] - Fastener Specifications
  74. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  75. GM5395705Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Tire Front Air Deflector-Left Side (2) - Install

  76. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [ 2x ] - Fastener Specifications
  77. Lower the vehicle.
  78. GM5310178Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Catalytic Converter Heat Shield (1) - Install

  79. GM5310138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Nut (2) - Install and tighten -

  80. Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [ 2x ] -
    81. CAUTION:

    Phenolic spacer must be present to prevent galvanic/corrosive reaction and/or excessive temperature conduction between engine mount bracket and engine mount. Replace mount if phenolic spacer is missing or damaged. Failure to ensure phenolic spacer is intact and not damaged can lead to premature failure of engine mount and/or engine mount bracket.

  81. Ensure the phenolic spacer remains in place.
  82. Use the EN-51007  Global Engine Support Fixture to lower the right side of the engine onto the engine mount.
  83. GM5491649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Mount Bracket (1) - Install

  84. Install harness retainer.
  85. GM5491651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .

    Engine Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - Install NEW and tighten [ 4x ] - Fastener Specifications

  86. GM5591956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Water Pump Cover (2) - Install

  87. Water Pump Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [ 2x ] - Fastener Specifications
  88. GM5491648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Mount Nut (1) - Install NEW and tighten - Fastener Specifications

  89. GM5314511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube (2) @ Compressor Air Intake Turbocharger (3) - Reposition

  90. Retainer Spring (1) - Install
  91. Install harness retainer.
  92. GM5309997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Turbocharger Heat Shield (1) - Install

  93. GM5309985Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Install [ 3x ] -

  94. GM5427525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the air cleaner (1) and air cleaner outlet duct (2) as an assembly.

  95. GM5427523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (2) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications

  96. Air Cleaner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  97. GM5427515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector (4) - Connect [ 2x ]

  98. Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Tube (3) - Connect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
  99. Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube (2) - Connect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
  100. Wiring Harness Retainer (1) @ Air Cleaner Assembly - Install [ 4x ]
  101. Connect the electrical connector.
  102. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks.
  103. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame assembly. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (AWD)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (RWD)
  104. Install the front differential carrier oil drain plug. Front Axle Lubricant Replacement 
  105. Lower the vehicle.
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