K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1997)
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Align the center bearing support 90 degrees to the propeller shaft center lines.
3. Center bearing support bolts.
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Tighten center bearing support bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
Important:
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Set the transmission yoke ears in a vertical position for proper phasing.
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Locate the bridged tooth (21) on the splined shaft.
4. Slip yoke onto the splined shaft.
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Mate the missing tooth in the yoke with the bridged tooth on the splined shaft.
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Support the propeller shaft.
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Be sure the slip yoke ears are horizontal.
5. Propeller shaft.
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Align reference marks.
6. Retainers.
7. Bolts.
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Tighten:
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Bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
8. Front differential carrier shield, if used.
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Check for proper joint fit.
9. Lubricate the slip yoke.
10. Lubricate the center slip joint on two-piece shaft.