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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Driveline Support Nut, Bolt, & Washer Block
    GM1867996Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If servicing the driveline support, position the driveline support (4) on the differential carrier bracket.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the bolt plate (3), bolts (2), nuts (1) for the driveline support on the differential carrier bracket and tighten to 200 N.m (148 lb ft).
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Driveline Support
    GM1862756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the driveline support (1) on the transmission.
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Driveline Support Bolts & Washers
    GM1862734Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Leave the bolts loose.
  4. Install the driveline support bolts (1) and washers (2).
  5. Install the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (RPO ZOK)  or Propeller Shaft Replacement (w/o RPO ZOK)  or Propeller Shaft Replacement (Automatic) .
  6. Install the rear differential assembly in the vehicle. Refer to Differential Replacement .
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Differential Carrier & Driveline Support Bracket
    GM1862625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Ensure that the driveline support bracket and the differential are properly joined.
  7. Align the differential carrier (1) and the torque beam bracket (2).
    8. Fig 5: Identifying 4 Differential Carrier Bracket Bolts
    GM1861680Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Apply threadlocker to the NEW differential carrier bracket bolts (1). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
    9. NOTE: Use only hands tools to tighten the bolts.
  9. Install the four new driveline support bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).
  10. Raise and position the differential in the rear support.
    11. Fig 6: Measuring Propeller Shaft Alignment
    GM1861375Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Failing to perform the following service procedure will create the wrong driveline angle for the propeller shaft and alignment of the transmission and the rear differential.
  11. Position a scale or known straight edge across the floor pan where the driveline tunnel closeout mounts to the body.
  12. Position another scale at the transmission output shaft oil seal slinger.
  13. Using the jack stand, raise or lower the transmission until a measurement of 80 mm (3.150 inch) is obtained.
    14. Fig 7: Identifying Driveline Support-To-Transmission Bolts
    GM1855731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Tighten the driveline support bolts (1) at the transmission to 185 N.m (136 lb ft).
  15. Remove the jack stand from the rear differential.
    16. Fig 8: View Of Transmission Jack Supporting Differential
    GM787236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the transmission jack stand.
  17. Install the transmission close out panel. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement (Manual Transmission W/ZOK) or Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic Transmission) or Transmission Support Replacement (Manual Transmission) .
  18. Install the floor panel tunnel panel front closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Automatic Transmission) or Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Manual Transmission) .
  19. Install the floor panel tunnel rear panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Rear .
  20. Install the muffler and exhaust pipe from the vehicle. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LE5) or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LNF) .
  21. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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