Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly - Assemble
Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly - AssembleTools Required
^ J45225 Axle Seal Installer
^ J45232 Differential Bearing Adjuster Needle Bearing Replacer - LH
^ J45359 Axle Seal Installer
^ J8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 inch - 10
Assembly Procedure
1. Install the inner shaft bearing, print side out, into the intermediate shaft bearing housing inner case half using the J45232 (2) and the J8092 (1).
2. Install the inner shaft bearing, print side out, into the intermediate shaft bearing housing outer case half using the J45232 (2) and the J8092 (1).
3. Install the inner axle bearing, print side out, into the intermediate shaft bearing housing outer case half using the J45232 (2) and the J8092 (1).
4. Install the thrust washer.
5. Install the inner clutch fork gear.
6. Install the clutch fork spring.
7. Install the washer.
8. Install the clutch fork and clutch fork sleeve.
9. Install the outer clutch fork gear.
10. Install the thrust washer to the outer intermediate shaft bearing housing case half. Use grease to hold the thrust washer in place.
11. Apply a bead of sealant, P/N 1052942 (Canadian P/N 10953466) or equivalent, to the sealing surface of one side of the intermediate shaft bearing housing case.
12. Install the outer intermediate shaft bearing housing case to the inner intermediate shaft bearing housing case.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
13. Install the intermediate shaft bearing case bolts.
Tighten the intermediate shaft bearing case bolts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the new inboard, oil pan side, seal on top of the seal bore.
15. Install the new seal using the J45225 (2) and the J8092 (1).
Notice: The outboard intermediate shaft bearing assembly seal must be installed 0.9 - 1.1 mm (0.035 - 0.043 inch) below the surface of the intermediate shaft bearing assembly housing bore. If the seal is not installed properly, damage to the seal may occur,
16. Install the new seal using the J45359 (2) and the J8092 (1).
17. Pack the cavity of the inner intermediate shaft bearing housing with 55 - 65 cc (1.86 - 2.20 ounce) of grease, GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent.
18. Install the actuator.
19. Install the actuator bolts.
Tighten the actuator bolts to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).