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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Align the paint or scribe reference marks on the transfer case flange to the propeller shaft flange and the rear differential drive flange to ensure minimal driveline system imbalance.
  1. Clean the mounting bolts for the center bearing, front and rear propeller shaft drive flanges. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
  2. With the aid of an assistant, position the propeller shaft on the supports.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Front Propeller Shaft-To-Transfer Case Drive Flange
    GM2179462Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Install a few of the mounting bolts and washers to hold the propeller shaft in place.
  3. Align the reference marks on the front propeller shaft (2) to transfer case flange (1).
    4. Fig 2: View Of Propeller Shaft, Support Bearing & Bolts
    GM928924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Install the mounting bolt to hold the center bearing in place.
  4. Position the center support bearing on the vehicle.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Rear Propeller Shaft-To-Rear Differential Yoke
    GM2179464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Install a few of the mounting bolts to hold the propeller shaft in place.
  5. Align the reference marks on the rear propeller shaft (1) to the rear differential yoke (2).
    6. Fig 4: View Of Flange Bolts & Washers
    GM2179495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  6. Install the remaining bolts and washers (1) from the propeller shaft to the transfer case flange and tighten to 35 N.m (25 lb ft).
  7. Tighten the center bearing mounting bolts to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).
    8. Fig 5: View Of Flange Bolts & Washers
    GM2179495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the remaining mounting bolts (1) from the propeller shaft to the rear differential yoke and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  9. Remove the supports from the vehicle.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
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