Tahoe 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2004)
5. Remove the bolts (6) and the yoke retainers (7) from the front axle pinion yoke (1).
Important: Do not drop the bearing cap assemblies of the yoke end.
6. Disconnect the propeller shaft (2) from the front axle pinion yoke (1).
Wrap the bearing caps with tape in order to prevent the loss of bearing rollers.
7. If equipped with the single clamp style boot, disconnect the boot from the groove on the transfer case output shaft.
8. If equipped with the double clamp style boot, disconnect the boot from the groove on the transfer case output shaft.
9. Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer case output shaft by sliding the propeller shaft forward.
Installation Procedure
1. Inspect the splines of the transfer case output shaft for a sufficient coating of lubricant. If the output shaft does not have a sufficient coating of
lubricant, lubricate the shaft with grease, GM P/N 12345879 (Canadian P/N 10953511), or equivalent lubricant meeting GM Specification
9985830.
