Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1560

Fig. 29: View Of Propeller Shaft Boot
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

PROPELLER SHAFT CENTER SUPPORT BEARING REPLACEMENT

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement.

1

Boot Clamp (Qty: 2)
Tip: Use a flat-bladed screw driver or a pair of side cutters to remove the boot
clamps.
Special Tools:
J 43218 Clamp Pliers. See Special Tools.

2

Propeller Shaft Boot

3

Alignment Mark
Tip: These splines are larger than the rest of the splines on the propeller shaft
and must be aligned properly to ensure the correct alignment of the propeller
shaft. If they are damaged, replace the slip yoke for the rear propeller shaft and
the front propeller shaft.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Special Tools

J 5590 Gear and Bearing Installer

J 25234 Gear and Bearing Installer

J 39477 Puller Kit

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 30: Removing Center Bearing Assembly From Propeller Shaft
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. Install the J 39477 (1) on the center bearing assembly (2).

4. Position the J 39477 (1) in a vise

5. Using the J 39477 (1), remove the center bearing assembly (2) from the propeller shaft.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 31: Installing Center Bearing Assembly To Propeller Shaft
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Place the propeller shaft assembly (3) on a block of wood.

2. Position the center bearing assembly (2) on the propeller shaft (3).

3. Using the J 5590 or J 25234 (1), install the center bearing assembly (2) on the propeller

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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