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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  2. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE  .
  3. Remove the center bearing using the following steps:
    1. 3.1 Stand the propeller shaft (2) on end in the press (1) with the center bearing (3) supported by the press bars (4).
    2. 3.2 Press the propeller shaft (2) down and off the center bearing (3).
    Fig 1: Pressing Propeller Shaft Down And Off Center Bearing
    G01467846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.