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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2009 🢒 Sierra Denali 🢒 Hybrid 🢒 Hybrid Energy Storage 🢒 One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Note: 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.

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

    2. Object Number: 2082911 Size: SH
  2. Reference mark the propeller shaft (1), the universal joint strap (2), universal bearing cap (4), the drive pinion yoke (5), and the rear axle housing (6).
  3. Remove the bolts (3) and the universal straps (2) from the rear axle pinion yoke (5).

    4. Caution: 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.


    Object Number: 404282 Size: SH
  4. Remove the propeller shaft from the rear axle pinion yoke.

    5. Object Number: 2082951 Size: SH
  5. Reference mark the transmission or the transfer case (1), propeller shaft flip yoke (2), universal joint bearing cap (3), and the propeller shaft (4).

    6. Object Number: 404287 Size: SH
  6. 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 clean grease or transmission fluid.

    2. Object Number: 2082951 Size: SH
  2. Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft (4), the slip yoke (2), the universal bearing caps (3), the transmission or the transfer case (1).

    3. Object Number: 404287 Size: SH
  3. Install the propeller shaft in the transmission or transfer the case.

    4. Object Number: 2082911 Size: SH

    Note: Ensure that the reference marks are aligned before installing the propeller shaft.

  4. Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft (1), universal bearing cap (4), pinion flange (5), and the rear axle housing (6).
  5. With the reference marks aligned, install the propeller shaft (1) on the rear axle (6).

    6. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Install the rear propeller shaft bolts (3) and the strap (2).

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

  7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.