Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1554

Fig. 7: View Of Boot & Groove On Transfer Case Output Shaft (Single Clamp Style
Boot)
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7. Remove the boot from the groove on the transfer case output shaft.

8. Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer case output shaft by sliding the propeller shaft

forward.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 8: View Propeller Shaft, Clamp & Shaft Boot
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9. Remove the clamp (1) from the propeller shaft boot (2), if needed.

10. Remove the propeller shaft boot (2) from the propeller shaft, if needed.

Installation Procedure

1. Inspect the splines of the transfer case output shaft for a sufficient coating of lubricant. If the

output shaft does not have a sufficient coating of lubricant, lubricate the shaft with grease,
GM P/N 12345879 (Canadian P/N 10953511), or equivalent lubricant meeting GM
Specification 9985830.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 9: View Propeller Shaft, Clamp & Shaft Boot
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Install the propeller shaft boot (2).

3. Install the propeller shaft boot clamp (1).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 10: View Of Boot & Groove On Transfer Case Output Shaft (Single Clamp
Style Boot)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Install the propeller shaft splines into the transfer case output shaft.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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