Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Reference mark the propeller shaft at the transfer case flange.

Fig 1: Making Reference Marks On Propeller Shaft
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Remove the propeller shaft-to-transfer case flange bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Propeller Shaft-To-Transfer Case Flange Bolts
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Reference mark the propeller shaft at the torque tube flange.

Fig 3: Locating Reference Mark Propeller Shaft
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Remove the propeller shaft-to-torque tube flange bolts.
Push the propeller shaft toward the rear of the vehicle.
Remove the propeller shaft.

Fig 4: Removing Propeller Shaft-To-Torque Tube Flange Bolts
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