Buick Encore: Repair instructions
TWO-PIECE PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LUV)
, Exhaust Muffler
Replacement (2HO) .
- Remove the catalytic converter front heat shield. Refer to Catalytic
Converter Front Heat Shield
Replacement .
Fig. 1: Center Bearing Bolts
- Remove the 2 center bearing bolts (1).
Fig. 2: Supporting Propeller Shaft
- Using a hydraulic jack (2), support the propeller shaft at the center
bearing (1).
Fig. 3: Rear Propeller Shaft Bolts And Washers
- Remove the 6 rear propeller shaft bolts (1) and the 3 washers from the
differential clutch flange.
Fig. 4: Removing Propeller Shaft Using Hammer And Punch
- It may be necessary to use a punch (1) and the hammer (2) to remove the
propeller shaft from the
differential clutch flange.
Fig. 5: Front Propeller Shaft Bolts
- Remove the 6 front propeller shaft bolts (1) and the 3 washers from the
front differential pinion flange.
Fig. 6: Propeller Shaft
- Remove the propeller shaft (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Fig. 7: Propeller Shaft
- Position the propeller shaft (1) in the vehicle.
Fig. 8: Rear Propeller Shaft Bolts And Washers
- Install two of the rear propeller shaft bolts (1) and washer (2) to hold
the propeller shaft in place to the
differential clutch flange.
Fig. 9: Front Propeller Shaft Bolts
- Install two of the front propeller shaft bolts (1) and washer (2) to
hold the propeller shaft in place to the
front differential pinion flange.
Fig. 10: Center Bearing Bolts
- Position the propeller shaft center bearing (2) in the mounting bracket.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the center bearing bolts (1) and tighten to 42 (31 lb ft).
Fig. 11: Rear Propeller Shaft Bolts And Washers
- Install the remaining rear propeller shaft bolts (1) and washers (2) and
tighten the bolts (1) to 36 (27 lb ft)
Fig. 12: Front Propeller Shaft Bolts
- Install the remaining front propeller shaft bolts (1) and washers (2)
and tighten the bolts (1) to 36 (27 lb
ft).
- Install the catalytic converter front heat shield. Refer to Catalytic
Converter Front Heat Shield
Replacement .
- Install the muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LUV)
, Exhaust Muffler
Replacement (2HO) .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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PROPELLER SHAFT DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The function of the propeller shaft is to transfer power from the transfer
case to the differential clutch. It
consists of three pipe sections, a front Rzepp
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
Capacities
SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAMS
REAR AXLE WIRING SCHEMATICS (ENCORE)
Rear Differ
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FRONT SUSPENSION DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The front suspension has 2 primary purposes:
Isolate the driver from irregularities in the road surface.
Define the ride and handling characteristics of the vehicle.
The front suspension absorbs the impact of the tires travelling over
irregular road su
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Oil Dipstick. See
Engine Oil
Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See Cooling System
Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Surge Tank
and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System
Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brakes
Auxiliary Fuse Block. See
Engine Co