K Yukon/Denali 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1999)
20. Clean all parts with an approved solvent.
21. Inspect for proper installation and uniform seating of all universal joint bearing cups.
22. Inspect the intermediate propeller shaft to rear propeller shaft slip yoke splines for twisting or wear.
23. Inspect the inside of the rear propeller shaft slip yoke for spline twisting or wear.
24. Inspect the front and rear center bearing support rubber insulators for deterioration or separation from the support frame work.
25. Inspect the propeller shaft assemblies for damage.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the front propeller shaft to the yoke.
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Make sure the reference marks are aligned.
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Support the front propeller shaft.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the bolts and retainers to the yoke. Maintain alignment.
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Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the intermediate propeller shaft to the front propeller shaft yoke while maintaining alignment and supporting the propeller shaft.
4. Install the bolts and retainers.
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Tighten the bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
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Tighten the nuts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.) Install the rear center bearing support to the hanger.
6. Align the center bearing support 90° to both the front and intermediate propeller shaft center lines.
7. Inspect for proper installation and uniform seating of all universal joint bearing cups.
8. Inspect the intermediate propeller shaft to rear propeller shaft slip yoke splines for twisting or wear.
9. Inspect the inside of the rear propeller shaft slip yoke for spline twisting or wear.
10. Inspect the front and rear center bearing support rubber insulators for deterioration or separation from the support frame work.
11. Inspect the propeller shaft assemblies for damage.
12. Install the bolts and washers.
13. Install the nuts while supporting the rear propeller shaft.
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Tighten the nuts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the rear propeller shaft to the rear axle pinion flange while making sure the reference marks are aligned.
15. Install the bolts and retainers.
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Tighten the bolts to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
