Question 1

How to properly remove and install a Drive Shaft on Buick Enclave?

Accepted Answer

It is vital to create paint markings or scribe lines between the transfer case flange and propeller shaft flange as well as the rear differential drive flange to minimize any imbalance in the driveline system. Ascend the vehicle before making marks that show how the front propeller shaft joins with the transfer case drive flange and the rear propeller shaft connects to the rear differential yoke. Dangerous work requires removing the bolts around the rear differential drive flange together with the propeller shaft bolts before supporting the propeller shaft through the rear differential. First remove the propeller shaft bolts along with each washer round the propeller shaft. The use of a brass drift or punch positioned at the propeller shaft notches in the transfer case drive flange will allow you to remove both the propeller drive shaft from the transfer case drive flange and then from the rear differential drive flange by carefully striking with a hammer. Support the propeller shaft where it connects to the transfer case drive flange then uninstall the bolts that mount the center support. Remove the support-mounted propeller shaft by working jointly with an assistant both on the vehicle and support structures. To minimize driveline system imbalance install the components by lining up the paint or scribe reference marks between the transfer case flange and the propeller shaft flange together with the rear differential drive flange. It is necessary to clean all bolts used for center bearing mounting as well as front and rear propeller shaft drive flanges. The propeller shaft should be positioned with helping hands on the supports before installing several mounting bolts together with washers to secure its position. Centre the reference marks of the front propeller shaft with the transfer case flange while installing the mounting bolt to maintain the center bearing position. Install temporary mounting bolts to the vehicle-based center support bearing before tightening several other mounting bolts into position to fix the propeller shaft. Confirm that the reference marks on the rear propeller shaft track with the rear differential yoke. Put the rest of the bolts and washers between the propeller shaft and transfer case flange into position before tightening them to 35 Nm (25 lb ft). Install all remaining connecting bolts which secure the propeller shaft to the rear differential yoke by torquing them to 50 Nm (37 lb ft). The vehicle descent should begin by removing all vehicle supports.

Question 2

How to replace the front drive shaft on Buick Rainier?

Accepted Answer

A vehicle lift followed by removal of the steering gear crossmember constitutes the first step toward front propeller shaft replacement. Make a mark of the propeller shaft position to the front axle pinion yoke before removing yoke retainer bolts and yoke retainers from the front axle pinion yoke. Pounding on yoke ears or placing tools between Universal Joint and yoke during removal will damage injection joints therefore must be avoided. Users must disconnect the propeller shaft from the front axle pinion yoke before extracting the front propeller shaft from the Transfer Case by wrapping bearing caps with tape to avoid losing bearing rollers. To install the propeller shaft connect it to the Transfer Case until the reference marks match and the Slip Yoke engagement produces a distinct snapping sound. The propeller shaft assembly requires mounting of the front axle pinion yoke while fitting yoke retainers and bolts before torquing front propeller shaft yoke clamp bolts to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.). End the process by reinstalling the steering gear crossmember followed by lowering the vehicle.

OEM Buick Drive Shaft

54 Drive Shafts found

Buick Axle Shaft, Passenger Side Part Number: 7846164

Buick Axle Shaft, Driver Side Part Number: 7846165

Buick Axle Assembly, Front Driver Side Part Number: 84750308

Buick Axle Assembly, Front Driver Side Part Number: 84527909

Buick Axle Shafts, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 84853352

Buick Axle Assembly, Front Part Number: 84410439

Buick Axle Assembly, Front Part Number: 60002820

Buick Axle Assembly, Front Part Number: 60003682

Buick Axle Assembly, Front Driver Side Part Number: 84675884

Buick Drive Shaft Part Number: 12562646

Buick Drive Shaft Part Number: 15036982

Buick Axle Assembly, Driver Side Part Number: 26014998

Buick Axle Shaft, Front Driver Side Part Number: 26002114

Buick Axle Assembly, Driver Side Part Number: 26000387

Buick Axle Shaft Assembly, Driver Side Part Number: 26009538

Buick Axle Shaft Assembly, Driver Side Part Number: 26009539

Buick Axle Assembly, Passenger Side Part Number: 26015030

Buick Axle Shaft Assembly, Passenger Side Part Number: 26015543

Buick Axle Shaft Assembly, Passenger Side Part Number: 26015544

Buick Axle Assembly, Driver Side Part Number: 26073387

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