CTS V6-3.2L VIN N (2003)
Tighten the nuts on the propeller shaft to DIFFERENTIAL flange bolts to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).
15.
Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in the Engine Exhaust sub-section of the Service Manual, SI Document #
783469.
16.
Lower the vehicle.
17.
Place the shifter lever in Park.
Manual Transmission Front Prop Shaft To Flange Bolt Installation
1.
Place the shifter lever in Neutral.
2.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in the General Information sub-section of the Service Manual, SI
Document # 813128.
3.
Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in the Engine Exhaust sub-section of the Service Manual, SI Document #
783469.
Important:
DO NOT REMOVE all three prop shaft to transmission flange bolts at the same time. DO NOT REMOVE the coupler from the propeller
shaft.
4.
Remove one front prop shaft to transmission flange bolt.
5.
Install a new bolt (5), P/N 11588658, and washer (4), P/N 11588689, with the washer and bolt head to the rearward side of the front propeller
shaft coupler (3).
6.
Install a new nut (1), P/N 11516073, to the forward side of the MANUAL transmission output shaft flange (2).
7.
Repeat Steps 4 - 6 for the two remaining bolts.
8.
Tighten the new nuts.
