CTS V6-3.2L VIN N (2003)
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 threadlocker.
5. 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 the 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 ten minutes before installation.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Install the propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange bolts (1) and nuts.
Tighten the propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange bolts to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
7. Push the front propeller shaft to the rear of the vehicle and install the propeller shaft coupler to the transmission flange.
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 threadlocker.
8. 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 the 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 ten minutes before installation.
9. Install the front propeller shaft coupler-to-transmission flange bolts (1) and nuts.
Tighten the propeller shaft coupler-to-transmission flange bolts to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the center support bearing to the studs on the vehicle underbody.
Important: Ensure that the shim packs on the support bearing are installed in their original positions.
11. Raise the support device in order to hold the support bearing in position.
12. Install the center support bearing nuts (2) to the studs on the vehicle underbody.
Tighten the support bearing nuts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
