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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Propeller Shaft To Transfer Case Flange
    GM901932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the coned end of the propeller shaft CV joint is installed into the transfer case flange.
  1. Install the propeller shaft to the transfer case flange.
    2. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Propeller Shaft To Differential Flange
    GM901926Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the propeller shaft to the differential flange.
  3. Inspect the propeller shaft-to-flange bolts. Replace if damaged or worn.
    4. IMPORTANT: If reusing the propeller shaft-to-flange bolts to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention, the threads must be free of debris prior to the application of threadlocker.
  4. Thoroughly clean the threads using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to the propeller shaft-to-flange bolt. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolt. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
    5. Fig 3: Propeller Shaft CV Joint-To-Differential Flange Bolts Tightening Sequence
    GM859586Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the propeller shaft CV joint-to-differential flange bolts. Ensure that the crescent washers are in place on each pair of bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the 6 propeller shaft CV joint-to-differential flange bolts in sequence (1-6) to 40 N.m (29 lb ft).

    6. IMPORTANT: If reusing the propeller shaft-to-flange bolts, to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention, the threads must be free of debris prior to the application of threadlocker.
  6. Thoroughly clean the threads using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to the propeller shaft to the flange bolt. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolt. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
  7. Install the front propeller shaft coupler-to-transfer case flange bolts. Ensure that the crescent washers are in place on each pair of bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the 6 propeller shaft CV joint-to-transfer case flange bolts in sequence (1-6) to 40 N.m (29 lb ft).

    8. Fig 4: View Of Propeller Shaft Tube & CV Joint
    GM1204212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that there is no rotational movement between the CV joint (2) and the propeller shaft tube (1).
  8. Install the propeller shaft heat shield. Refer to Shield Replacement .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
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