Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the rear of the propeller shaft to the torque tube flange.
Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft and the torque tube flange.
Important: Thoroughly clean and apply threadlock GM P/N United States 12345493 P/N Canada 10953488 or equivalent to the bolt threads prior to assembly.
Hand install the propeller shaft-to-torque tube bolts in order to maintain the proper propeller shaft to torque tube relationship. Ensure that the crescent washer is in place on each pair of bolts.

Fig 1: Aligning Reference Marks On Propeller Shaft & Torque Tube Flange
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Push the propeller shaft toward the rear of the vehicle and install the propeller shaft to the transfer case flange.
Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft and the transfer case flange.

Fig 2: Aligning Reference Marks On Propeller Shaft And Transfer Case Flange
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Install the propeller shaft-to-transfer case bolts. Ensure that the crescent washer is in place on each pair of bolts.
Tighten the bolts in a cross sequence.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Propeller Shaft-To-Transfer Case Bolts
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Tighten the propeller shaft to torque tube bolts in a cross sequence.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 4: Tightening Propeller Shaft-To-Torque Tube Bolts
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