Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 GMC Acadia, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2013 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Before removing the propeller shaft from the vehicle, paint or scribe reference marks on the transfer case flange to the propeller shaft flange and the rear differential drive flange to ensure minimal driveline system imbalance.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Mark the relationship of the front propeller shaft (2) to the transfer case drive flange (1).
- Mark the relationship of the rear propeller shaft (1) to the rear differential yoke (2).
- Remove the mounting bolts and the propeller shaft bolts from the rear differential drive flange.
- Support the propeller shaft at the rear differential.
- Remove the propeller shaft bolts and washers (1).
- Remove the propeller shaft (1) from the transfer case flange (2).
- Place a brass drift or punch on the propeller shaft (1) between one of the notches in the transfer case drive flange (2).
- Using a hammer and the brass drift or punch, remove the propeller drive shaft from the transfer case drive flange (2).
- Remove the propeller shaft (1) from the rear differential drive flange (2).
- Support the propeller shaft at the transfer case drive flange.
- Remove the center support mounting bolts.
- With the aid of an assistant, remove the propeller shaft from the supports and the vehicle.
NOTE:
If the propeller drive shaft cannot be removed, proceed to step 8. Failure to do so will damage the propeller shaft.