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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Rear Drive Module, Bracket, Bolts & Nuts
    GM929547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. With the RDM secured to a support stand, position the RDM to the vehicle.
  2. Install the left and right RDM mounting bolts to the mounts.
  3. Hand install NEW bolts to the left and right mounting bolts.
  4. Install the RDM rear mounting bracket. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Mount Replacement .
    5. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Tighten the left and right RDM mounting nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).

    6. Fig 2: View Of Propeller Shaft, Support Bearing & Bolts
    GM928924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the propeller shaft to the vehicle and support the propeller shaft at the front and rear.
  7. Install the support bearing to the vehicle.
  8. Hand install the support bearing bolts.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Propeller Shaft
    GM928930Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft CV joint and the PTU output flange.
    10. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Propeller Shaft Flange Mounting Bolts
    GM928922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft flange and the RDM input flange.
  11. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
    12. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Intermediate Pipe & Muffler Assembly
    GM926831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the rear wheel drive shafts. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Rear in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  13. Install the muffler and intermediate pipe assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Service Part) or Muffler Replacement (Production Assembly) in Engine Exhaust.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
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