Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1557

Fig. 17: Identifying Driveshaft Pinion, Yoke Retainers & Bolts
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2. Reference mark the rear propeller shaft (3) to the rear axle pinion yoke (4).

3. Reference mark the front propeller shaft to the transmission or transfer case (slip yoke type)

or to the transmission pinion yoke (universal joint type).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 18: Yoke, Clamp, Boot & Front Propeller Shaft Stub Shaft
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4. Remove the clamp (2) securing the boot (3) to the front propeller shaft stub shaft (4) and the

rear propeller shaft slip yoke (1) by prying up the exposed end of the clamp (2) using a flat-
bladed tool, if applicable.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 19: Identifying Driveshaft Pinion, Yoke Retainers & Bolts
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5. Remove the bolts (1) and the yoke retainers (2) from the rear axle pinion yoke (4).

6. Slide the rear propeller shaft forward in order to remove the propeller shaft from the rear

axle pinion yoke.

7. Slide the rear propeller shaft rearward in order to disconnect the rear propeller shaft from

NOTE:

When removing the propeller shaft, do not attempt to remove
the shaft by pounding on the yoke ears or using a tool between
the yoke and the universal joint. If the propeller shaft is
removed by using such means, the injection joints may fracture
and lead to premature failure of the joint.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

the front propeller shaft stub shaft.

8. Remove the rear propeller shaft from the vehicle.

9. Remove the boot from the front propeller shaft stub shaft, if applicable.

Fig. 20: Center Bearing Support & Nuts
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10. Remove the center bearing support nuts (1).

11. Remove the center bearing support (2).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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