Sierra 1500 2WD V8-5.3L (2008)
1. Install the front propeller shaft by sliding the front propeller shaft into the transmission or the transfer case, w/o RPO MW3 or M74.
2. Install the front propeller shaft to the transmission pinion yoke, w/ RPO MW3 or M74.
Important:
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Align the reference marks made during removal.
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Tighten the bolts until snug. Do not torque the bolts at this time.
3. Install the yoke retainers and the bolts, w/ RPO MW3 or M74.
4. Install the center bearing support (2).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
5. Install the center bearing support nuts.
Tighten the bearing support nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
6. Tighten the yoke retainer bolts, w/ RPO MW3 or M74.
Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
7. 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.