G 1500 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Description and Operation
General Information
Torque is transmitted from the transmission to the axle through a propeller shaft and the universal joint. The propeller shafts varies with the vehicles
wheelbase, transmission and rear axle combination. Propeller shafts have universal joints at each end to accommodate angle variations of position
between the transmission and rear axle caused by suspension motion. The driveling is connected to the transmission-with a splined slip joint and to the
axle with either a strapped flange or a piloted flange.
The driveline components in this vehicle have been balanced. Balancing provides a smoother running driveline operation. These components include the
propeller shaft, rear axle, engine and transmission. All components must be reassembled in the exact relationship to each other as they were when
removed.
