K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1998)
Center Support: Service and Repair
CENTER BEARING REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement-Two-Piece or Propeller Shaft Replacement-Three-Piece.
3. Remove the front or intermediate propeller shaft.
4. Remove the center bearing.
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Stand the propeller shaft on end in press with the center bearing supported by press bars.
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Press the propeller shaft down and off the center bearing.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the center bearing onto the propeller shaft by pressing the center bearing onto the shaft using a press.
2. Install the front or intermediate propeller shaft.
3. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement-Two-Piece or Propeller Shaft Replacement-Three-Piece.
4. Install the center bearing.
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Tighten the center bearing nuts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
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 it perpendicular (90 degrees plus or minus 1 degree) to the propeller shaft.
5. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
