Assemble (A4WD)
Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly - Assemble (A4WD)Tools Required
^ J45225 Axle Seal Installer
^ J45232 Differential Bearing Adjuster Needle Bearing Replacer - LH
^ J45359 Axle Seal Installer
^ J8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 inch - 10
Assembly Procedure
1. Install the inner shaft bearing, print side out, into the intermediate shaft bearing inner case half using the J45232 (2) and the J8092 (1).
2. Install the inner shaft bearing, print side out, into the intermediate shaft bearing outer case half using the J45232 (2) and the J8092 (1).
3. Install the inner shaft bearing (print side out) into the intermediate shaft bearing outer case half using the J45232 (2) and the J8092 (1).
4. Install the thrust washer.
5. Install the clutch fork sleeve.
6. Install the thrust washer to the outer intermediate shaft bearing case half.
Use grease to hold the thrust washer in place.
7. Apply a bead of sealant, GM P/N 1052942 or equivalent, to the sealing surface of one side of the intermediate shaft bearing housing case.
8. Install the outer intermediate shaft bearing housing case to the inner intermediate shaft bearing housing case.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
9. Install the intermediate shaft bearing case bolts.
Tighten the intermediate shaft bearing case bolts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the new inboard, oil pan side, seal on top of the seal bore.
11. Install the new seal using the J45225 (2) and the J8092 (1).
Notice: The outboard intermediate shaft bearing assembly seal must be installed 0.9 - 1.1 mm (0.035 - 0.043 inch) below the surface of the intermediate shaft bearing assembly housing bore. If the seal is not installed properly, damage to the seal may occur.
12. Install the new seal using the J45359 (2) and the J8092 (1).
13. Pack the cavity of the inner intermediate shaft bearing housing with 55 - 65 cc (1.86 - 2.20 ounces) of grease, GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent.
14. Install the intermediate shaft bearing plug.