K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1998)
10. Rotate the front axle yoke (1) until the retainer ends are at the 2:00 and 8:00 positions.
11. Slide the propeller shaft rearward enough to disengage.
12. Disengage the propeller shaft by moving it rearward.
NOTICE: 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.
13. Rotate the propeller shaft (1) 90 degrees in relation to the front axle yoke (2).
14. Slide the propeller shaft boot (2) out of the groove on the OD of the output shaft (1).
15. Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer case output shaft by sliding it forward.
16. Remove the propeller shaft.
IMPORTANT: Avoid dropping the bearing cap assemblies of the yoke end.
