Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1553

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT

Tools Required

J 43218 Clamp Pliers - Narrow Jaw. See Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

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

Universal Joint Replacement - External Snap Ring

IMPORTANT: Before disassembly, observe and accurately reference mark all

driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles.
These items include the following components:

The propeller shafts

The wheel drive shafts

The pinion flanges

The output shafts

Assemble all components in the exact relationship to each other
as they were prior to removal. Observe all published
specifications and torque values, and any measurements
obtained prior to disassembly.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 4: Rear Propeller Shaft Boot Clamp
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Remove the clamp (4) at the transfer case by prying up the exposed end of the clamp with a

flat-bladed tool.

3. Reference mark the relationship of the propeller shaft to the front axle pinon yoke.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 5: Front Propeller Shaft & Front Axle Pinion Yoke
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Remove the bolts (6) and the yoke retainers (7) from the front axle pinion yoke (1).

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.

IMPORTANT: Do not drop the bearing cap assemblies of the yoke end.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

5. Disconnect the propeller shaft (2) from the front axle pinion yoke (1).

Wrap the bearing caps with tape in order to prevent the loss of bearing rollers.

Fig. 6: U-Joint Bearing Caps
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

6. Use tape to secure the bearing caps.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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