Tracker 4WD L4-1.6L VIN 6 (1998)
1. Install the spider into the propeller shaft yoke.
2. Apply moisture displacing lubricant GM P/N 1052864, or equivalent, to the outside of the pinion flange yoke joint bearing caps.
3. Install one bearing cap into the propeller shaft yoke. Tap gently with a hammer in order to ensure the bearing cap fits smoothly over the pinion
flange yoke joint spider.
4. Install the opposite bearing cap into the propeller shaft yoke. Tap gently with a hammer until a snap ring can be fitted.
5. Install one snap ring into the propeller shaft yoke.
6. Inspect the snap ring upon installation. Ensure the snap ring is completely seated and firm.
7. Using an 18 mm socket in conjunction with a 24 mm socket and a soft-jaw vise, place the propeller shaft yoke into the soft-jaw vise with the 18
mm socket acting as a driver and the 24 mm socket acting as a hollow support. Tighten the vise until the opposite bearing cap is pressed into the
propeller shaft yoke so that a snap ring can be fitted.
8. Install one snap ring into the propeller shaft yoke.
9. Inspect the snap ring upon installation. Ensure the snap ring is completely seated and firm.
10. Install the pinion flange yoke (2) onto the spider.
11. Install the bearing cap (1) into the pinion flange yoke (2). Tap gently with a hammer in order to ensure the bearing cap fits smoothly over the
spider.
12. Install the opposite bearing cap into the pinion flange yoke (2). Tap gently with a hammer until a snap ring can be fitted.
13. Install one snap ring into the pinion flange yoke (2).
14. Inspect the snap ring upon installation. Ensure the snap ring is completely seated and firm.
15. Using an 18 mm socket in conjunction with a 24 mm socket and a soft-jaw vise, place the pinion flange yoke (2) into the soft-jaw vise with the 18
mm socket acting as a driver and the 24 mm socket acting as a hollow support. Tighten the vise until the opposite bearing cap is pressed into the
pinion flange yoke (2) in order that a snap ring can be fitted.
16. Install one snap ring into the pinion flange yoke (2).
17. Inspect the snap ring upon installation. Ensure the snap ring is completely seated and firm.
18. Install the propeller shaft into the vehicle. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement in Drive/Propeller Shaft.
