Buick Regal: Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
Special Tools
DT-45859 Axle Remover
Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the left rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. With the aid of an assistant holding the brake pedal down, use a breaker bar and the proper size socket to loosen the rear wheel drive shaft nut.
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Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut(1) - Remove and DISCARD.
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Using the DT-45859 Axle Remover (1), separate the rear wheel drive shaft from the rear wheel bearing and hub assembly.
6. Rear Suspension Knuckle - Remove.
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Use a suitable flat bladed tool (1) to separate the rear wheel drive shaft (2) from the differential carrier assembly.
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Rear Wheel Drive Shaft(1) - Remove.
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Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Retaining Ring(1) - Remove and DISCARD.
10. Wheel Drive Shaft O-Ring(2) - Remove and DISCARD.
Installation Procedure
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Wheel Drive Shaft O-Ring(2) - Install NEW.
2. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Retaining Ring(1) - Install NEW.
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Rear Wheel Drive Shaft(1) - Install.
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Install the rear wheel drive shaft (1) until it is fully seated into the differential carrier assembly (2).
5. Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install.
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CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component.
Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
CAUTION: Fastener Caution.
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut(1) - Install NEW and tighten
- First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
- Second Pass: Loosen 45 degrees
- Final Pass: 250 N.m (199 lb ft)
7. Install the left rear tire and wheel assembly.
8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
Special Tools
DT-45859 Axle Remover
Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the right rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. With the aid o
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools
J-42572 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
1. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft - Remove.
Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools
J-42572 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
1. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft - Remove
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Righ
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Windshield Wiper/Washer
With the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, move the windshield
wiper lever to select the wiper
speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT : Use for intermittent wipes. To
adjust wipe frequency, turn the band
up for more frequent wipes or down
for less frequent wipes.
OFF : Use
Repair Instructions
PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT
Special Tools
DT-51329 Drive Shaft Remover
GE-2619-A Slide Hammer
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2.
Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Front Brace(3) - Remove.
3.
Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Rear Brace(2) - Remove.
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