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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The vehicle has an electronic
keyless ignition with pushbutton
start. The RKE transmitter must be
in the vehicle for the system to
operate.
If the vehicle is not working, the
vehicle may be near a strong
antenna signal causing interference
to the Keyless Access system. See
Remote Keyless Entry (R
The vehicle has a shoulder belt
height adjuster for the driver and
front outboard passenger seating
positions.
Adjust the height so the shoulder
portion of the belt is on the shoulder
and not falling off of it. The belt
should be close to, but not
contacting, the neck. Improper
shoulder belt height