Intermediate Drive Shaft Replacement

2013 GMC Terrain AWD L4-2.4LSECTION Intermediate Drive Shaft Replacement



Intermediate Drive Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Drain the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement Transfer Case Fluid Replacement.




3. Remove the transfer case assembly (2). Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement Transfer Case Assembly Replacement.

4. Remove the intermediate shaft bearing seal, snap ring and intermediate drive shaft assembly from the transfer case. Refer to Intermediate Drive Shaft Removal in Transfer Case Disassemble Transfer Case Disassemble.

5. Remove the O-ring, half shaft retainer, intermediate shaft bearing retainer and bearing from the intermediate drive shaft. Refer to Intermediate Drive Shaft Disassembly in Transfer Case Disassemble Transfer Case Disassemble.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the O-ring, half shaft retainer, intermediate shaft bearing retainer and bearing to the intermediate drive shaft. Refer to Intermediate Drive Shaft Assembly in Transfer Case Assemble Transfer Case Assemble.

Note: Special tool DT-48094 must be used to install the intermediate shaft.

2. Install the intermediate shaft assembly and snap ring into the transfer case. Refer to Intermediate Drive Shaft Assembly in Transfer Case Assemble Transfer Case Assemble.

3. Install the intermediate drive shaft bearing shield.




4. Install the transfer case assembly (2). Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement Transfer Case Assembly Replacement.

5. Fill the transfer case with fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement Transfer Case Fluid Replacement.

6. Lower the vehicle.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.