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](images/books/3712/index32(12).gif)
Fig. 1: Center Bearing Bolts
- Remove the 2 center bearing bolts (1).
![Fig. 2: Supporting Propeller Shaft](images/books/3712/index33(12).gif)
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](images/books/3712/index34(13).gif)
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](images/books/3712/index35(13).gif)
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](images/books/3712/index36(13).gif)
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](images/books/3712/index37(12).gif)
Fig. 6: Propeller Shaft
- Remove the propeller shaft (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
![Fig. 7: Propeller Shaft](images/books/3712/index38(11).gif)
Fig. 7: Propeller Shaft
- Position the propeller shaft (1) in the vehicle.
![Fig. 8: Rear Propeller Shaft Bolts And Washers](images/books/3712/index39(12).gif)
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](images/books/3712/index310(12).gif)
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](images/books/3712/index311(12).gif)
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](images/books/3712/index312(12).gif)
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](images/books/3712/index313(13).gif)
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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Warning
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
seat while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
To adjust a manual seat:
Pull the handle at the front of
the seat.
Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the
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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