K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1998)
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.
17. Inspect the propeller shaft for any evidence of damage.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Verify that the splines of the transfer case are coated with sufficient grease. If not, use special Teflon (R) grease (GM P/N 12345879).
2. Place the new clamp in the groove of the propeller shaft boot.
3. Install the propeller shaft splines into the transfer case output shaft.
4. Install the boot onto the transfer case output shaft until the boot snaps into the groove on the OD of the output shaft.
5. Install the propeller shaft to the front axle.
5.1.
Line up the reference marks made previously.
