Grand Prix V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
9. Inspect the output shaft (510) and the bearing (511) for the following:
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A cracked or deformed bearing cage
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Damaged bushing journals
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Stripped splines
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A damaged retainer ring groove
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the drive axle retaining ring (509).and the output shaft differential inboard snap ring (512) onto the output shaft (510).
2. Install the fourth clutch bearing (511) onto the output shaft (510).
3. Hold the front differential carrier (700) in place and carefully install the output shaft (510) into the transmission through the left wheel opening.
Extend the output shaft through the differential side gear.
4. Install the case extension housing.
5. Connect the left drive axle to the transaxle.