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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Chevy C Silverado - 2WD 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Propeller Shaft 🢒 Center Bearing Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 348612 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  3. Remove the center bearing.
    4. • Stand the propeller shaft (2) on end in the press (1) with the center bearing (3) supported by the press bars (4).
    • Press the propeller shaft (2) down and off the center bearing (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 348612 Size: SH

    Important: The center bearing must be aligned in order to prevent damage to the propeller shaft assembly. When bolting the center bearing in place, be sure to keep the center bearing perpendicular (89-91 degrees) to the propeller shaft.

  1. Install the center bearing (3) onto the propeller shaft (2) by pressing the center bearing onto the shaft using a press (3).
  2. Install the propeller shaft.
  3. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  4. Lower the vehicle.