Buick Encore: Wheel Drive Shafts
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SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
SYMPTOMS - WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS
IMPORTANT: Complete the following steps prior
Front wheel drive intermediate shaft replacement (LUV
WITH MH8 OR MH5)
Fig. 1: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft
Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement (LUV with MH8 or MH5)
FRONT
WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Front wheel drive axles are flexible assemblies.
Front wheel drive axles consist of the following components:
A front wheel drive shaft tripot joint (in
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Example Label
vehicle-specific Tire and
Loading Information label is
attached to the center pillar
(B-pillar). The Tire and Loading
Information label shows the
number of occupant seating
positions (1), and the maximum
vehicle capacity weight (2) in
kilograms and pounds.
The Tire and Loading
Infor
NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature and do
not necessarily relate
to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have been chosen
to guide mechanic through engine overhaul process. Descriptions of processes
of cleaning, inspection, assembly and machine shop pract