Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Location For Reference Mark At Torque Tube Flange

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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 threadlocker 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 2: Location For Reference Mark At Transfer Case 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.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Propeller Shaft-To-Transfer Case Flange Bolts

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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 4: View Of Propeller Shaft-To-Torque Tube Flange 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.