Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1556

Fig. 14: View Of Propeller Shaft To Transmission Or Transfer Case
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

6. Slide the propeller shaft rearward in order to disconnect the propeller shaft from the

transmission or transfer case.

7. Remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Inspect the splines of the slip yoke for a sufficient coating of grease. If the splines of the slip

yoke does not have a sufficient coating of grease, lubricate the shaft with grease, GM P/N
12345879 or equivalent, RWD w/ Automatic Transmission Only.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 15: View Of Propeller Shaft To Transmission Or Transfer Case
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2. Install the propeller shaft into the transmission or transfer case.

Align the reference marks made during removal.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 16: Identifying Driveshaft Pinion, Yoke Retainers & Bolts
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3. Install the propeller shaft (3) to the rear axle pinion yoke (4).

Align the reference marks made during removal.

4. Install the yoke retainers (2) and bolts (1).

Tighten: Tighten the yoke retainer bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

TWO-PIECE PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT

Tools Required

J 43218 Clamp Pliers - Narrow Jaw

Removal Procedure

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

IMPORTANT: Observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components

relative to the propeller shaft and axles before disassembly.
These components include the propeller shafts, the drive axles,
the pinion flanges, the output shafts, etc. All components must be
reassembled in the exact relationship to each other as they were
when removed. In addition, published specifications and torque
values, as well as any measurements made prior to disassembly
must be followed.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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