OEM 2007 Chevrolet Equinox Drive Shaft

2007 Chevrolet Equinox Drive Shaft Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Drive Shaft on 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?

  A: Begin the propeller shaft replacement process by installing a support under the rear drive module then keeping the transmission at neutral position. Position vehicle supports under the propeller shaft while marking the positioning between shaft and rear drive module flange. The propeller shaft yoke flange needs its bolts removed from the rear drive module flange before indexing the propeller shaft in relation to the power take-off unit (PTU) flange. First position the propeller shaft for support at the ptu before fixing all bolts holding the ptu flange. The support bearing requires proper support after which you must remove bolts between the support bearing and vehicle underbody. The propeller shaft becomes ready to remove once the mechanic supports it while pulling it toward the rear to free the constant velocity joint from the ptu flange. When reinstalling the propeller shaft into the vehicle always maintain sustained support at its front section as well as its center and rear sections. After cleaning the vehicle-mounting bolts of the center bearing technicians must apply thread locker (Canadian P/N 10953488) to these bolts before their installation. Supporting the propeller shaft during this procedure remains essential. Install the propeller shaft forward section onto the ptu flange by pulling it backward until the index marks between the constant velocity joint and flange align. Apply thread locker canadian p/n 10953488 to the propeller shaft flange bolts and clean them before mounting bolts to the front of the shaft using 50 n.m (37 lb ft) torque. Place the index marks of the propeller shaft yoke flange and rear drive module flange in alignment and apply propeller shaft yoke and rear drive module flange bolts before tightening them to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Lower the vehicle after removing support stands from the propeller shaft then tighten support bearing mounting bolts to 25 n.m (19 lb-ft).