Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1551

Fig. 1: Front Propeller Shaft Component View
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

1

Propeller Shaft Universal Joint

2

Propeller Shaft Tube

3

Propeller Shaft Universal Joint

4

Propeller Shaft Slip Yoke

5

Propeller Shaft Rear Slip Yoke Boot Clamp - Front

6

Propeller Shaft Rear Slip Yoke Boot

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Propeller Shaft - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 2: One-Piece Propeller Shaft Component View
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

1

Propeller Shaft Slip Yoke

2

Propeller Shaft Universal Joint Spider Bearing Retainer Ring

3

Propeller Shaft Universal Joint

4

Propeller Shaft Tube

5

Propeller Shaft Universal Joint Spider Bearing Retainer Ring

6

Propeller Shaft Universal Joint

7

Propeller Shaft Bearing Retainer

8

Propeller Shaft Bearing Retainer Bolt

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Propeller Shaft - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 3: Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Component View
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

1

Propeller Shaft Slip Yoke

2

Propeller Shaft Universal Joint Spider Bearing Retainer Ring

3

Propeller Shaft Universal Joint

4

Propeller Shaft Tube

5

Propeller Shaft Bearing Shield

6

Propeller Shaft Bearing Insulator

7

Propeller Shaft Bearing Support Bolt

8

Propeller Shaft Bearing Support

9

Propeller Shaft Retainer

10

Propeller Shaft Center Support Bearing

11

Propeller Shaft Retainer

12

Propeller Shaft Bearing Slinger

13

Propeller Shaft Universal Joint

14

Propeller Shaft Universal Joint Spider Bearing Retainer Ring

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Propeller Shaft - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - PROPELLER SHAFT

Begin the system diagnosis by reviewing the system Description and Operation. Reviewing the
Description and Operation information will help you determine the correct symptom diagnostic
procedure when a malfunction exists. Reviewing the Description and Operation information will
also help you determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation. Refer to
Symptoms - Propeller Shaft in order to identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the
system and where the procedure is located.

SYMPTOMS - PROPELLER SHAFT

Before beginning diagnosis, review the system description and operation in order to familiarize
yourself with the system function. Refer to Propeller Shaft Description and Operation.

Classifying the Symptom

Propeller Shaft symptoms can usually be classified into the following categories:

Leaks

Noises

Vibrations

Leak and noise related symptoms are diagnosed within the Propeller Shaft section. For vibration
related symptoms, refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Vibration Diagnosis and Correction .

Visual/Physical Inspection

Inspect the system for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Propeller
Shaft.

Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions

15

Propeller Shaft Tube

16

Propeller Shaft Universal Joint

17

Propeller Shaft Universal Joint Spider Bearing Retainer Ring

18

Propeller Shaft Slip Yoke

19

Propeller Shaft Slip Yoke Boot Clamp

20

Propeller Shaft Slip Yoke Boot

21

Propeller Shaft Slip Yoke Boot Clamp

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Propeller Shaft - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado