Rear Driveline Module (RDM): Installation

CAUTION:

Never grasp halfshaft assembly by the boots. This may cause the boot to pucker or crease and reduce the service life of the boot.

Avoid over angulating the C/V joints when handling the halfshaft.

Halfshafts exposed to battery acid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, differential fluid or gasoline may cause the boots to deteriorate. Failure to follow these instructions will result in damage.

NOTE:

Use care when installing the halfshaft to the axle assembly. The halfshaft installation angle should be minimized to avoid damage to the seal upon installation.

Install a NEW O-ring on the RDM stub shafts.

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1 - Circlip
Install a NEW circlip on the stub shaft.

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1a - RDM

1b - RDM Rear Isolator Bolts
Raise the RDM into position while engaging the right halfshaft inner joint to the RDM, and tighten the RDM rear isolator bolts to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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1 - RDM Front isolator Bolt
Install the RDM front isolator bolt and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Make sure the right halfshaft inner joint fully engages the circlip on the stub shaft.
Install the driveshaft. Refer to SHAFTS, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install the fuel tank heat shield.
Connect the RDU actuator wire harness connector.

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a - RDM Code

NOTE:
If replacing the RDM, it is necessary to record the last two characters of the RDM code in the area indicated of the new RDM for performing the self learning procedure.
When replacing the RDM connect the diagnostic scan tool, enter Miscellaneous Functions of the DriveTrain Control Module (DTCM) and run the self-learning procedure for the RDM.
Check and correct the fluid level in the RDM. Refer to REAR DRIVELINE MODULE (RDM) FLUID LEVEL CHECK .
Install the rear stabilizer bar. Refer to STABILIZER BAR, REAR SUSPENSION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install the left rear halfshafts. Refer to SHAFTS, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
raise the muffler and install the exhaust isolator bolts, tighten the bolts to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .