GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1850442  Size: MH
  4. Remove the intermediate drive shaft mounting bolts from the engine bracket.

  5. Object Number: 1850888  Size: SH
  6. Remove the intermediate drive shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1850888  Size: SH
  1. Install the intermediate drive shaft to the transaxle.
  2. Position the intermediate shaft support bracket to the engine.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1850442  Size: MH
  4. Install the support bracket bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1851039  Size: SH
  6. Install a new wheel drive shaft retaining ring.
  7. Install the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.