Rendezvous AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2005)
3. Install the wheel drive shaft fully onto the differential output shaft using light force.
4. Verify that the wheel drive shaft is fully seated on the differential output shaft retaining ring by grasping the inner tripot housing and pulling
outward. Do not pull on the wheel drive shaft bar.The wheel drive shaft will remain firmly in place when properly engaged.
5. Begin to position the suspension knuckle to the wheel drive shaft.
6. Align and carefully guide the wheel drive shaft into the hub and bearing but do not seat fully.
7. Position the suspension knuckle to the upper control arm.
8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the bolt (1) and nut to the upper control arm/suspension knuckle assembly.
Tighten the bolt to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
9. Secure the park brake cable bracket.
10. Install the rear tie rod to the rear suspension knuckle.
11. Install the tie rod-to-knuckle bolt (2).
Tighten the bolt to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the brake caliper bracket.
13. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
14. Install the park brake cable routing bracket, if removed.
15. Install the park brake cable routing bracket nut, if removed.
Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
16. Set the park brake.
17. Install a NEW wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
18. Slowly tighten the nut in order to draw the wheel drive shaft spindle into the wheel hub and bearing.
Tighten the wheel drive shaft spindle nut to 260 Nm (192 ft. lbs.).
19. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Release the park brake.
