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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 CTS 🢒 Transmission 🢒 Transfer Case - BW 4477 🢒 Front Propeller Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the lower engine shield.
  3. Remove the right catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.
  4. Remove the front drive axle heat shield. Refer to Shield Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 1974292 Size: SH

    Note: Mark the relationship of the propeller shaft to the front drive axle and transfer case flanges.

  5. Remove the front propeller mounting bolts (4) and locks (4)  from the transfer case drive flange.
  6. Remove the front propeller shaft mounting bolts (2) and locks (3) from the front drive axle.
  7. Using a flat bladed screw driver, remove the front propeller shaft front from the transfer case and front drive axle drive flanges.
  8. Remove the front propeller shaft (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1974292 Size: SH

    Note: In the following service procedures, ensure that cones on either end of the propeller shaft are properly seated in the drive flanges.

    Note: Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft to the drives on the transfer case and the front drive axle.

  1. Install the propeller shaft (1)  in the front drive axle flange.
  2. Install the propeller (1) shaft in the transfer case drive flange.

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

    Note: In steps 3 and 4, secure the bolt at the 12 o'clock first then the bolt at the 6 o'clock position before securing the remaining bolts and locks.

  3. Install the mounting bolts (2) and the locks (3) to the front drive axle flange and tighten to 40 N·m (29 lb ft).
  4. Install the mounting bolts (4) and the locks (5) to the rear drive axle flange and tighten to 40 N·m (29 lb ft).
  5. Install the front drive axle heat shield. Refer to Shield Replacement.
  6. Install the right catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.
  7. Install the lower engine shield.
  8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.