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Propeller Shaft Removal

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    Fig 1: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Mounting Bolts
    GM71481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not separate the input shaft, propeller shaft, couplings, or bearing housing assembly, unless required. These components are balanced as an assembly. Disassembly and improper assembly of the components may cause vehicle driveline vibration.
    If the input shaft, couplings, propeller shaft, or bearing housing assembly must be separated, the components must be marked prior to disassembly. During assembly, the components must be returned to their original position and location.
  1. Remove the clutch actuator and bolts - manual transmission.
    2. Fig 2: Bolts & Flexplate To Flexplate Spindle
    GM499202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the flex plate and bolts - automatic transmission.
    3. Fig 3: Rear Bellhousing Access Plug
    GM71469Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the access hole plug, if required - automatic transmission.
    4. Fig 4: Snap Ring To Driveline Tube
    GM499206Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the snap ring (1) from the driveline tube.
    5. Fig 5: Rear Bearing Housing Bolt Hole Plugs
    GM499262Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the rear bearing housing bolt hole plugs (1-3).
    6. Fig 6: Bolts To Rear Bearing Housing
    GM499227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the J 24420-C and three M10-1.5 x 120 mm bolts to the rear bearing housing.
  7. Install the J 2619-01  to the J 24420-C and separate the propeller shaft assembly from the driveline tube.
    8. Fig 7: Propeller Shaft Assembly To Driveline Tube
    GM499210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: In order to prevent binding, the propeller shaft assembly must be withdrawn straight and evenly from the driveline tube.
  8. Remove the propeller shaft assembly from the driveline tube.
    9. Fig 8: O-Ring To Front Of Driveline Tube
    GM566590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the O-ring (1) from the front of the driveline tube.
  10. Discard the O-ring.
    11. Fig 9: Slinger Washer To Input Shaft
    GM261012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the slinger washer (1) from the input shaft.
  12. Discard the slinger washer.
  13. Remove the snap ring (2) from the input shaft.
    14. Fig 10: Bearing To Input Shaft
    GM261013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the bearing (1) from the input shaft.
    15. Fig 11: Input Shaft, Bolts & Washers To Front Coupling
    GM261014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the input shaft, bolts, and washers from the front coupling.
    16. Fig 12: Front Coupling, Bolts & Washers To Propeller Shaft
    GM261015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the front coupling (2), bolts (1), and washers from the propeller shaft.
    17. Fig 13: Bearing Housing Assembly, Bolts & Washers To Rear Coupling
    GM499214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the bearing housing assembly, bolts, and washers from the rear coupling.
    18. Fig 14: Rear Coupling, Bolts & Washers To Propeller Shaft
    GM261018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the rear coupling (1), bolts (2), and washers from the propeller shaft.
    19. Fig 15: Bushing To Propeller Shaft
    GM499243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the bushing (1) from the propeller shaft, if required - automatic transmission.
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