C 2500 Suburban 2WD V8-454 7.4L VIN J SFI (1998)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Propeller Shaft Replacement - Three-Piece
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Reference mark the rear propeller shaft to the pinion flange connection.
IMPORTANT: Observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles before disassembly.
These components include the propeller shafts, drive axles, pinion flanges, 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.
3. Support the rear propeller shaft.
4. Remove the bolts from the pinion flange.
5. Remove the retainers.
6. Remove the yoke and the universal joint assembly from the pinion flange.
IMPORTANT: Do not pound on the original propeller shaft yoke ears. The plastic injection joints may fracture. Never pry or place any tool
between a yoke and a universal joint. Tape the bearing cups onto the yoke in order to prevent the loss of bearing rollers.
7. Remove the rear propeller shaft.
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Slide the rear propeller shaft forward.
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Lower the rear propeller shaft and withdraw under the rear axle.
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Do not allow the universal joint assembly to incline greatly. The joint may fracture.
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Reference mark the intermediate propeller shaft to front propeller shaft yoke.
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Support the intermediate propeller shaft.
8. Remove the bolts from the front propeller shaft yoke at the front center bearing support.
9. Remove the retainers.
10. Remove the nuts from the intermediate shaft center bearing support.
11. Remove the bolts and washers.
12. Remove the intermediate propeller shaft center bearing support from the hanger.
13. Remove the yoke and the universal joint assembly from the front propeller shaft rear yoke.
14. Remove the intermediate propeller shaft.
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Reference mark the front the propeller shaft to the yoke or to the parking break drum.
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Support the front propeller shaft.
IMPORTANT: Do not pound on the original propeller shaft yoke ears. The plastic injection joints may fracture. Never pry or place any tool
between a yoke and a universal joint. Tape the bearing cups onto the yoke in order to prevent the loss of bearing rollers.
15. Remove the bolts and the retainers from the yoke.
16. Remove the nuts from the front propeller shaft center bearing support.
17. Remove the bolts and washers.
IMPORTANT: Do not pound on the original propeller shaft yoke ears. The plastic injection joints may fracture. Never pry or place any tool
between a yoke and a universal joint. Tape the bearing cups onto the yoke in order to prevent the loss of bearing rollers.
18. Remove the front propeller shaft center bearing support from the hanger.
19. Remove the front propeller shaft.
