CTS-V V8-6.0L VIN U (2006)
5. Install the front propeller shaft coupler (3) to the transmission flange (2).
6. Push the propeller shaft (6) to the front of the vehicle and install the propeller shaft to the differential flange.
7. Thoroughly clean the threads using denatured alcohol, or equivalent, and allow to dry. Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N
10953488), or equivalent, to the propeller shaft-to-flange bolt. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area
of the bolt. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
Important: If reusing the propeller shaft-to-flange nuts and bolts, to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention, the threads must be free of
debris prior to the application of the threadlocker.
8. Install the propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange washers (4) to the propeller shaft coupler-to-transmission flange bolts (1).
9. Install the propeller shaft coupler-to-transmission flange bolts (5) and washers (4) to the differential flange (2) and propeller shaft coupler (3).
10. Install the propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange nuts (1).
Tighten the bolts to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
11. Thoroughly clean the threads using denatured alcohol, or equivalent, and allow to dry. Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N
10953488), or equivalent, to the propeller shaft-to-flange bolt. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area
of the bolt. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
Important: If reusing the propeller shaft-to-flange nuts and bolts, to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention, the threads must be free of
debris prior to the application of the threadlocker.
12. Install the propeller shaft CV joint-to-differential flange bolts.
Tighten the bolts in sequence (1?6) to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
