Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1558

Fig. 21: View Of Propeller Shaft To Transmission Or Transfer Case
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

12. Remove the front propeller shaft by sliding the front propeller shaft rearward from the

transmission or the transfer case, w/o RPO MW3 or M74.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 22: Identifying Yoke Retainers & Bolts From Transmission Pinion Yoke
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13. Remove the bolts and the yoke retainers from the transmission pinion yoke, w/ RPO MW3

or M74.

14. Remove the front propeller shaft by disconnecting the front propeller shaft from the

transmission pinion yoke, w/ RPO MW3 or M74.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 23: View Of Propeller Shaft To Transmission Or Transfer Case
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Install the front propeller shaft by sliding the front propeller shaft into the transmission or

the transfer case, w/o RPO MW3 or M74.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 24: Identifying Yoke Retainers & Bolts From Transmission Pinion Yoke
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Install the front propeller shaft to the transmission pinion yoke, w/ RPO MW3 or M74.

3. Install the yoke retainers and the bolts, w/ RPO MW3 or M74.

IMPORTANT:

Align the reference marks made during removal.

Tighten the bolts until snug. Do not torque the bolts at
this time.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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