Question 1

How to replace the Drive Shaft in an automatic transmission on Cadillac CTS?

Accepted Answer

Vehicle elevation and support must happen before removing the exhaust system for propeller shaft replacement work in automatic transmission vehicles. Unfasten all bolts along with the nuts and washers that link the propeller shaft coupler to the transmission flange while maintaining coupler attachment to the propeller shaft. Remove the propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange bolts along with nuts and washers one by one while maintaining coupler attachment to the shaft. The support bearing should get its support at the propeller shaft while each bolt securing the support bearing to the vehicle underbody needs extraction. Push the front propeller shaft toward the rear until the coupler disconnectes from the transmission flange and lower the support device to take out the support bearin from its mounting studs. To separate the rear propeller shaft coupler from the differential flange one must push the shaft forward while documenting the shim pack arrangement for correct reinstallation before removing the shaft. Theory of operation requires inspection to check the coupler for any splitting, deep cracking, unsecured mounting bolts and damaged or missing bushings and to perform propeller shaft replacements when these issues occur. Both the differential flange centering pin and transmission flange centering pin and the front and rear propeller shaft centering bushings need a clean shop towel cleaning followed by a small application of gm p/n 1051344 or canadian p/n 993037 lubricant. Perform an examination of all rear propeller shaft coupler and differential flange joints while looking for any signs of failure with replacement when necessary before connecting the rear propeller shaft to this assembly. Please mount the support bearing on the support device and clean the threads with denatured alcohol and use threadlocker gm p/n 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) on the propeller shaft-to-flange bolt until it cures for 10 minutes. Install the propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange washers and bolts followed by the nuts while tightening them to 85 nm (63 ft. Lbs.). The process is repeated on the front propeller shaft coupler where an installation takes place to the transmission flange before tightening the bolts with washers and nuts through application of threadlocker. You must install the center support bearing to the vehicle underbody where the shim packs maintain their original placement followed by tight bolt torquing to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). After removing the support device replace the exhaust system then lower the vehicle.

Question 2

How to replace the front drive shaft on Cadillac Escalade?

Accepted Answer

A vehicle rise is first required to replace the front propeller shaft. Start by removing the transfer case shield but perform shield renewal based on the bw 4485-nr3 or mp 3023/3024-nqh transfer case specific instructions. Use a flat-bladed tool to pry up the clamp located at the transfer case. Squeezing yoke ears or inserting tools between the joint and the universal alignment will result in damage to the injection points. Mark the attachment point of the front propeller shaft to the front axle flange then drain out the retaining bolts from both pinion yoke retainers while keeping the bearing assemblies in place. Newly secured bearing caps with tape follow the disconnect of the propeller shaft from the front axle pinion yoke. First remove the boot covering the transfer case output shaft groove before taking off the propeller shaft from the output shaft. First step to remove the boot clamp from the axis shaft joint and proceed with boot extraction. The installation process requires inspection of transfer case output shaft splines for sufficient lubrication which you can add gm p/n 12345879 (Canadian P/N 10953511) grease or equivalent grease with gm specification 9985830. Mount the propeller shaft boot and its boot clamp onto the transfer case output shaft before introducing the propeller shaft splines to match the relationship marks. Position the propeller shaft back to the front axle pinion yoke while both reference marks must match. Combine the Universal Joint retainers with their bolts and tighten them to reach 25 nm (18 lb ft) torque. Use the j-43218 clamp pliers narrow jaw to crimp the clamps after setting the boot onto the transfer case output shaft where it rests in the groove. Install the transfer case shield according to the specific needs followed by transfer case fluid check and vehicle lowering.

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