Rendezvous AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2005)
1. Install the rear of the propeller shaft to the torque tube flange.
2. Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft and the torque tube flange.
Important: Thoroughly clean and apply Thread-lock GM P/N United States 12345493 P/N Canada 10953488 or equivalent to the bolt threads
prior to assembly.
3. 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.
4. Push the propeller shaft toward the rear of the vehicle and install the propeller shaft to the transfer case flange.
5. Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft and the transfer case flange.
6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the propeller shaft-to-transfer case bolts. Ensure that the crescent washer is in place on each pair of bolts.
7. Tighten the bolts in a cross sequence.
Tighten the bolts to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
8. Tighten the propeller shaft to torque tube bolts in a cross sequence.
Tighten the bolts to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
9. Lower the vehicle.
