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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 253 (FRONT DRIVE AXLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT DRIVE AXLE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEARING ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Intermediate Shaft Bearing Housing, Shaft Bearing & Snap Ring
    GM908027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the intermediate shaft bearing (2) to the intermediate shaft bearing housing (3).
  2. Using J 21474-20  , and a hydraulic press fully seat the intermediate shaft bearing (2) to the intermediate shaft bearing housing (3).
  3. Install the snap ring (1) into the retaining groove of the bearing housing (3).
    4. Fig 2: View Of Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly
    GM908025Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the intermediate shaft bearing assembly to the intermediate wheel drive shaft.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the intermediate shaft bearing housing mounting bolts to the oil pan.

    Tighten:  Tighten the intermediate shaft bearing assembly mounting bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

    6. Fig 3: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft O-Ring & Retaining Ring
    GM908032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Apply a small amount of grease GM P/N 01051344, (Canadian P/N 993037) to the intermediate wheel drive shaft splines.
  7. Install a new O-ring (1) on the intermediate wheel drive shaft. The intermediate wheel drive shaft O-ring groove is on the splined end of the shaft.
  8. Install a new wheel drive shaft retaining ring (2). The intermediate wheel drive shaft retaining ring groove is on the splined end of the shaft.
  9. Install the left front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Left) or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Right) .
  10. Install the left tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
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