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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: If servicing a propeller shaft with a slip yoke, proceed to step 1. If servicing a propeller shaft with the yoke attached to the output shaft of the transmission or the transfer case, proceed to step 3.
    Fig 1: View Of Propeller Shaft-To-Transfer Case Components
    GM2082951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Align the reference marks on the transmission or the transfer case (1), slip yoke (2), universal bearing cap (3), and the propeller shaft.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Propeller Shaft To Transmission Or Transfer Case
    GM404287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the propeller shaft.
    3. Fig 3: View Of Transmission Or Transfer Case Flange Components
    GM2084255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Align the reference marks on the transmission or the transfer case (1), output shaft yoke (2), and the propeller shaft (6).
    4. Fig 4: Identifying Propeller Shaft, Straps & Bolts
    GM2084455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: When installing the propeller shaft bolts, hand tighten the bolts. DO NOT tighten them to specification until the center bearing support bolts have been installed and torqued to specifications.
  4. Install the propeller shaft (2), the straps (3), the propeller shaft bolts (3) on the transmission or the transfer case (1).
  5. Position the center support bearing (1) on the frame.
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Center Bearing Support & Nuts
    GM361421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  6. Install the center bearing support nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the center support bearing nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

    7. Fig 6: View Of Transmission Or Transfer Case Flange Components
    GM2084255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Tighten the propeller shaft bolts (3) to specifications.

    Tighten:  Tighten the propeller shaft bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    8. Fig 7: Identifying Yoke, Clamp, Boot & Front Propeller Shaft Stub Shaft
    GM361410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the boot (3) and the new clamps (2) onto the front propeller shaft slip yoke (4).
    9. NOTE: Ensure that the master splines on the slip yoke and the stub shaft are aligned before installing the rear propeller shaft.
  9. Apply a small amount of clean chassis grease to the slip yoke and the rear propeller shaft.
  10. Install the rear portion of the propeller into the front portion of the propeller shaft.
    11. Fig 8: Identifying Pinion Yoke & Related Components
    GM2082911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Align the reference marks on the rear axle housing (6), pinion yoke (5), universal bearing cap (4), and the rear propeller shaft (1).
  12. Install the straps (2) and the bolts (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    13. Fig 9: View Of Boot Clamps
    GM924863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Using the J 43218  , crimp the boot clamps until the dimensions shown are obtained.
  14. Remove the support and lower that vehicle.
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