Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing RDM Rear Mounting Bracket

GM929547

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

With the RDM secured to a support stand, position the RDM to the vehicle.
Install the left and right RDM mounting bolts to the mounts.
Hand install NEW bolts to the left and right mounting bolts.
Install the RDM rear mounting bracket. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Mount Replacement .

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten the left and right RDM mounting nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).

Fig 2: View Of Propeller Shaft, Support Bearing & Bolts

GM928924

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Position the propeller shaft to the vehicle and support the propeller shaft at the front and rear.
Install the support bearing to the vehicle.
Hand install the support bearing bolts.

Fig 3: View Of Propeller Shaft

GM928930

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft CV joint and the PTU output flange.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Propeller Shaft Flange Mounting Bolts

GM928922

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft flange and the RDM input flange.
Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Intermediate Pipe & Muffler Assembly

GM926831

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the rear wheel drive shafts. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
Install the muffler and intermediate pipe assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Production Assembly) or Muffler Replacement (Service Part) .
Lower the vehicle.