Removal (Cab & Chassis With One-Piece Driveshaft)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support vehicle. Reference mark rear of driveshaft and rear axle pinion yoke. Reference mark front of driveshaft and transmission/transfer case. Remove driveshaft-to-rear axle pinion yoke bolts and retainers.
- Slide driveshaft forward in order to disconnect driveshaft from rear axle pinion yoke. Lower rear of driveshaft away from rear axle pinion yoke. Slide driveshaft rearward to remove from transmission/transfer case. Set driveshaft aside.
- Remove 2 EVAP canister-to-crossmember retaining nuts. Disconnect 3 EVAP system pipes from EVAP canister. See Figure. Remove EVAP canister. Remove EVAP canister brackets from EVAP canister.