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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: Observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles before disassembly. These components include the propeller shafts, the drive axles, the pinion flanges, the output shafts, etc. All components must be reassembled in the exact relationship to each other as they were when removed. In addition, published specifications and torque values, as well as any measurements made prior to disassembly must be followed.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Pinion Yoke & Related Components
    GM2082911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Reference mark the propeller shaft (1), the universal joint strap (2), the universal bearing cap (4), the drive pinion yoke (5), and the rear axle housing (6).
  3. Remove the rear propeller shaft bolts (3) and the universal joint strap (2).
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Yoke, Clamp, Boot & Front Propeller Shaft Stub Shaft
    GM361410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using a flat bladed tool, remove the clamp (2) securing the boot (3) to the front propeller slip yoke (4) and at the center bearing (1) by prying up the exposed end of the clamp (2).
    5. CAUTION: 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.
  5. Remove the rear propeller shaft from the rear axle and the center support bearing.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Propeller Shaft-To-Transfer Case Components
    GM2082951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Step 6 is for those vehicles that have a slip yoke from the transmission from transfer case to the propeller shaft.
  6. Reference mark the transmission or the transfer case (1), propeller shaft slip yoke (2), universal bearing cap (3), and the propeller shaft (4).
    7. Fig 4: View Of Transmission Or Transfer Case Flange Components
    GM2084255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Step 7 is for those vehicles that have the yoke attached to the output shaft.
  7. Reference mark the transmission or transfer case (1), output shaft flange (2), universal joint bearing cap (3), and the propeller shaft.
    8. Fig 5: Identifying Center Bearing Support & Nuts
    GM361421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the center bearing support nuts (1).
  9. Remove the center bearing support (2).
    10. NOTE: For those vehicles equipped with the yoke attached to the output shaft, proceed to step 10. Those vehicles equipped with a slip yoke, proceed to step 12.
  10. For vehicles equipped with the yoke attached to the output shaft, use a suitable jack stand support the propeller shaft until propeller shaft is to be removed.
    11. Fig 6: Identifying Propeller Shaft, Straps & Bolts
    GM2084455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the propeller shaft bolts (3), the straps (4), and the propeller shaft (2) from the transmission or the transfer case (1).
    12. Fig 7: View Of Propeller Shaft To Transmission Or Transfer Case
    GM404287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the propeller shaft from the transmission or the transfer case.
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