OEM Cadillac Escalade EXT Drive Shaft

Cadillac Escalade EXT Drive Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Drive Shaft, Front
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  Q: How to replace the front drive shaft on Cadillac Escalade EXT?

  A: The first step to replace a front propeller shaft includes lifting the vehicle while taking off the Transfer Case shield if present. The narrow jaw clamp of j 43218 clamp pliers - narrow jaw (J 43218) should be used to prise up the exposed end of the Transfer Case clamp. Notate where the propeller shaft fits with the front axle pinion yoke before you take off its retaining bolts and yoke mounters from the front axle pinion yoke. The propeller shaft removal should occur from the front axle pinion yoke with bearing caps tied by tape to avoid roller loss. To detach the propeller shaft move it forward while extracting it from the groove on the Transfer Case output shaft. Check the splines on the Transfer Case output shaft for proper lubrication then use gm p/n 12345879 when applying lubrication (Canadian P/N 10953511) or equivalent products. Reposition the propeller shaft boot before installing its clamp and slide the propeller shaft splines through the Transfer Case output shaft. The propeller shaft should be attached to the front axle pinion yoke with proper reference mark alignment from removal. Securing it requires the yoke retainers and bolts tightened to 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Finish the operation by placing boot onto the Transfer Case output shaft and use j 43218 clamp pliers - narrow jaw (J 43218) to crimp both clamps before installing the Transfer Case shield and lowering the vehicle.