C 3500 HD Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
3. Install the yoke retainers and the bolts.
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Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
Important: The center bearing must be aligned in order to prevent damage to the propeller shaft assembly. When bolting the center bearing in place,
be sure to keep the center bearing perpendicular (89-91 degrees) to the propeller shaft.
4. Install the front propeller shaft center bearing to the hanger.
5. Install the center bearing support bolts, the washers, and the nuts.
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Tighten the center bearing support nuts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
6. Inspect the splines of the front propeller shaft stub shaft for a sufficient amount of grease. If the splines of the stub shaft does not have a sufficient
amount of grease, lubricate the shaft with chassis grease (GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent).
7. Install the boot and two new clamps onto the front propeller shaft stub shaft.
8. Install the rear propeller shaft to the front propeller shaft stub shaft.
Snap the boot into the grooves on the front propeller shaft and the rear propeller shaft.
9. Support the rear propeller shaft.
10. Install the rear propeller shaft to the rear axle pinion yoke
Align the marks made during removal.
11. Install the yoke retainers and the bolts.
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Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
12. Using the J43218, crimp the boot clamps until the dimensions are obtained.
13. Lower the vehicle.
