GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Epica 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Wheel Drive Shafts 🢒 Intermediate Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1865144 Size: SH

    Note: Place a drain pan below the transaxle to catch the escaping fluid. Cap the transaxle drive opening after the drive axle has been removed to keep the fluid in and any contamination out.

  1. Remove the wheel drive axle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
  2. Remove the intermediate axle shaft mounting bracket to engine block bolts.
  3. Remove the intermediate axle shaft.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1865144 Size: SH

    Note: Do not damage the seals.

  1. Clean the transaxle seal.
  2. Install the intermediate axle shaft into the transaxle.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install bolts in intermediate axle shaft mounting bracket and tighten to 70 N·m (52 lb ft)
  4. Install wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.