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Removal Procedure

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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.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Front Propeller Shaft-To-Transfer Case Drive Flange
    GM2179462Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Mark the relationship of the front propeller shaft (2) to the transfer case drive flange (1).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Rear Propeller Shaft-To-Rear Differential Yoke
    GM2179464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Mark the relationship of the rear propeller shaft (1) to the rear differential yoke (2).
    4. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Propeller Shaft Flange Mounting Bolts
    GM928922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the mounting bolts and the propeller shaft bolts from the rear differential drive flange.
  5. Support the propeller shaft at the rear differential.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Propeller Shaft Bolts & Washers
    GM2179333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the propeller shaft bolts and washers (1).
    7. Fig 5: View Of Propeller Shaft Transfer Case Flange
    GM2179351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: If the propeller drive shaft cannot be removed, proceed to step 8. Failure to do so will damage the propeller shaft.
  7. Remove the propeller shaft (1) from the transfer case flange (2).
    8. Fig 6: Locating Propeller Shaft Transfer Case Flange
    GM2179332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Place a brass drift or punch on the propeller shaft (1) between one of the notches in the transfer case drive flange (2).
  9. Using a hammer and the brass drift or punch, remove the propeller drive shaft from the transfer case drive flange (2).
  10. Remove the propeller shaft (1) from the rear differential drive flange (2).
  11. Support the propeller shaft at the transfer case drive flange.
    12. Fig 7: View Of Propeller Shaft, Support Bearing & Bolts
    GM928924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the center support mounting bolts.
  13. With the aid of an assistant, remove the propeller shaft from the supports and the vehicle.
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