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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  2. Reference mark the propeller shaft at the transfer case flange.
    Fig 1: Identifying Reference Mark Propeller Shaft At Transfer Case Flange
    G01485033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the propeller shaft-to-transfer case flange bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Propeller Shaft-To-Transfer Case Flange Bolts
    G01485034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Reference mark the propeller shaft at the torque tube flange.
    Fig 3: Identifying Reference Mark Propeller Shaft At Torque Tube Flange
    G01485035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the propeller shaft-to-torque tube flange bolts.
  6. Push the propeller shaft toward the rear of the vehicle.
  7. Remove the propeller shaft.
    Fig 4: Removing Propeller Shaft-To-Torque Tube Flange Bolts
    G01485036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.