S15/T15 Sonoma P/U 2WD L4-2.2L VIN 5 Flex Fuel (2001)
10. Inspect the slip yoke splines for wear
11. Inspect for proper installation and uniform seating of the bearing cups.
12. Inspect for twisted slip yoke splines or the wrong universal joint.
Installation Procedure
1. Inspect the splines of the front propeller shaft stub shaft for a sufficient coating of grease. If the splines of the stub shaft does not have a sufficient
coating of grease, lubricate the shaft with chassis grease (GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent).
2. Install the front propeller shaft to the transmission or the transfer case lining up the index splines.
3. Install the rear propeller shaft with the center bearing. Ensure the spline of both front and rear shaft mesh.
4. Install the rear propeller shaft to the rear axle pinion flange/yoke.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the yoke retainers and/or the bolts as necessary.
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Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) (single universal joint type).
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Tighten the flange bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.) (double cardan joint type).
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 the center perpendicular (89-91 degrees) to the propeller shaft.
6. Install the bolts of the center bearing to the crossmember.
Tighten the center bearing support bolts and nuts to 70 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
