K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1998)
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Install the propeller shaft to the flange.
6. Install the retainers and bolts.
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Tighten the retainer bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
7. Install the transmission control lever to the manual control shaft with the nut.
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Tighten the transmission control lever nut to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
8. Crimp the clamp with J43218 according to crimping specifications.
9. Install the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Shield Replacement.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Position the steering column transmission shift lever to PARK (P).
Propeller Shaft Replacement (System Balanced Assembly)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: If one propeller shaft of a system balanced assembly is replaced, the mating shaft must be rebalanced with the replaced shaft.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Reference mark all propeller shaft related components for reassembly including flanges and yokes.
IMPORTANT: Center slip yokes to spline shafts, end yokes, companion flanges, etc. must not be rotated from their original position during
reassembly.
3. Remove the bolts and retainers.
