C 3500 HD Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
23. Remove the bolts and the yoke retainers from the front propeller shaft yoke.
24. Remove the front propeller shaft.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the front propeller shaft to the transmission yoke.
Align the reference marks made during removal.
2. Support the front propeller shaft.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the yoke retainers and the bolts.
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Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
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 bearing perpendicular (89-91 degrees) to the propeller shaft.
4. Install the front propeller shaft center bearing to the hanger.
5. Install the center bearing support bolts, the washers, and the nuts.
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Tighten the center bearing support nuts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
6. Support the intermediate propeller shaft.
7. Install the intermediate propeller shaft to the front propeller shaft pinion yoke.
Align the marks made during removal.
8. Install the yoke retainers and the bolts.
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Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
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 bearing perpendicular (89-91 degrees) to the propeller shaft.
9. Install the intermediate propeller shaft center bearing to the hanger.
10. Install the center bearing support bolts, the washers, and the nuts.
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Tighten the center bearing support nuts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
11. Inspect the splines of the intermediate propeller shaft stub shaft for a sufficient amount of grease. If the splines of the stub shaft does not have a
sufficient amount of grease, lubricate the shaft with chassis grease (GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent).
12. Install the boot and two new clamps onto the intermediate propeller shaft stub shaft.
13. Install the rear propeller shaft to the intermediate propeller shaft stub shaft.
Snap the boot into the grooves on the intermediate propeller shaft and the rear propeller shaft.