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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Propeller Shaft And Retaining Ring
    GM4292296Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Walk on the retaining ring to avoid distortion.

  1. Retaining Ring and Propeller Shaft - Install a NEW retaining ring.
  2. NOTE:

    Orientation and placement of the propeller shaft bearing support shim is important. The clip must have the shim between the propeller shaft bearing support bracket and the body, not between the bracket and the attachment bolt head.

    Fig 2: Propeller Shaft Bearing Support Shim
    GM4292320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Prior to installation verify the propeller shaft bearing support shim (1) is placed properly on the propeller shaft bearing support bracket (2).
  4. Fig 3: Propeller Shaft Bearing Support Bolts
    GM4292292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the propeller shaft (2) and hand tighten the four propeller shaft bearing suport bolts (1).
  6. Fig 4: Propeller Shaft And Transfer Case Assembly
    GM4292291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Propeller Shaft to Transfer Case Assembly - Install
  8. Align the reference mark between the propeller shaft flange and the differential carrier flange.
  9. Fig 5: Propeller Shaft and Differential Carrier
    GM4292287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Propeller Shaft to Differential Carrier Assembly - Install
  11. Apply threadlocker to the propeller shaft flange bolts. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  12. Fig 6: Propeller Shaft Flange Bolts
    GM4292285Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the six propeller shaft flange bolts and the three washers. Tighten 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
  14. Propeller Shaft Bearing Support Bolt - Tighten 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
  15. Install the evaporator emission canister. Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement (NT7, NU5)
  16. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.