Silverado 3500 4WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2006)
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.
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Install the yoke retainers and the bolts, 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.
4. Install the center bearing support (2).
5. Install the center bearing support nuts.
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Tighten the bearing support nuts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Tighten the yoke retainer bolts, w/ RPO MW3 or M74.
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Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
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).
