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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Before disassembly, observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles. These items include the following components:
  • The propeller shafts
  • The wheel drive shafts
  • The pinion flanges
  • The output shafts

Assemble all components in the exact relationship to each other as they were prior to removal. Observe all published specifications and torque values, and any measurements obtained prior to disassembly.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
  3. Remove the rear propeller shaft boot clamp (4) by prying up the exposed end of the clamp with a flat-bladed tool.
    4. Fig 1: Rear Propeller Shaft Boot Clamp
    GM363784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Reference mark the relationship of the propeller shaft to the front axle pinon yoke.
  5. Remove the bolts (6) and the yoke retainers (7) from the front axle pinion yoke (1).
    6. 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.
    IMPORTANT: Do not drop the bearing cap assemblies of the yoke end.
  6. Disconnect the propeller shaft (2) from the front axle pinion yoke (1).

    Wrap the bearing caps with tape in order to prevent the loss of bearing rollers.

    7. Fig 2: Disconnecting Propeller Shaft From Front Axle Pinion Yoke
    GM914933Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the boot from the groove on the OD of the transfer case output shaft.
  8. Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer case output shaft by sliding the propeller shaft forward.
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