GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2009 🢒 Sierra - 4WD 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Propeller Shaft 🢒 Propeller Shaft Center Support Bearing Replacement

Special Tools
    • J 22833 Input/Countershaft Race Installer
    • J 24433 Pinion Cone & Side Bearing Installer
    • J 39477 Puller Kit

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 1994016 Size: SH
  3. Install the J 39477  (1) on the center bearing assembly (2).
  4. Position the J 39477 (1) in a vise
  5. Using the J 39477  (1), remove the center bearing assembly (2) from the propeller shaft.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1994017 Size: SH
  1. Place the propeller shaft assembly (3) on a block of wood.
  2. Position the center bearing assembly (2) on the propeller shaft (3).
  3. Using the J 22833  (1), install the center bearing assembly (2) on the propeller shaft (3).

    4. Object Number: 2066078 Size: SH
  4. For HD vehicles, use the J 24433  (1) to install the propeller shaft boot retainer (2) on the center bearing assembly (3).
  5. Install the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
  6. Lower the vehicle.