LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Blazer 4D Utility, 4WD, Part Time >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1046 (Propeller Shaft And Universal Joints) >> Repair Instructions >> Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Reference mark the propeller shaft to the rear axle pinion yoke.
  3. Reference mark the propeller shaft to the transmission or transfer case.
  4. Remove the bolts (1) and the yoke retainers (2) from the rear axle pinion yoke (3).
    5. Fig 1: Yoke Retainers, Rear Axle Pinion Yoke & Bolts
    GM342061Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: When removing the propeller shaft, do not attempt to remove the shaft by pounding on the yoke ears or using a tool between the yoke and the universal joint. If the propeller shaft is removed by using such means, the injection joints may fracture and lead to premature failure of the joint.
  5. Slide the propeller shaft forward in order to disconnect the propeller shaft from the rear axle pinion yoke.
    6. Fig 2: Disconnecting Propeller Shaft From Rear Axle Pinion Yoke
    GM404282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Slide the propeller shaft rearward in order to disconnect the propeller shaft from the transmission or transfer case.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Propeller Shaft To Transmission Or Transfer Case
    GM404287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals