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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2004 🢒 TopKick C-Series (Conventional) C4/C5 🢒 General Information 🢒 Vibration Diagnosis and Correction 🢒 Propeller Shaft Center Support Bearing Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 3453 Holding Bar
    • J 7804-A Puller

Removal Procedure
  1. Block the wheels.
  2. Support the propeller shaft assembly.
  3. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to the following procedures:
    4. •  Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
    •  Three-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
    •  Four-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
  4. Remove the universal joint from the yoke. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .
  5. Remove the bracket mounting bolts and nuts.
  6. Remove the bracket and retainer.

    7. Object Number: 198518 Size: SH
  7. Remove the yoke nut using the J 3453 .

    8. Object Number: 198515 Size: SH
  8. Remove the yoke from the propeller shaft using the J 7804-A .
  9. Remove the slinger.
  10. Remove the grease retainer, if equipped.

    11. Object Number: 198520 Size: MH
  11. Remove the center bearing (5).
  12. Remove the grease retainer (4, 6) if equipped.
  13. Remove the rubber cushion (7).
  14. Remove the slinger (11) and dust shield (12), if used.
  15. Clean the slingers.
  16. Clean the grease retainers.
  17. Clean the rubber cushion.
  18. Inspect the center bearing for wear or damage.
  19. Inspect the rubber cushion for cracks or distortion.
  20. Inspect the slingers and grease retainers for wear or damage.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the lubricant into the grease retainers, if equipped. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .

    2. Object Number: 198520 Size: MH
  2. Install the grease retainers (4, 6) if equipped, to the center bearing (5).
  3. Install the center bearing (5) into the rubber cushion (7).
  4. Install the dust shield (12), if used.
  5. Install the slinger (11).
  6. Install the center bearing (5) on the propeller shaft (13).
  7. Install the slinger (11) on the propeller shaft (13).
  8. Install the yoke (2).

    9. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  9. Install the yoke nut using the J 3453 .

    10. Tighten

        • Tighten the series 1480 nut to 779 N·m (575 lb ft).
        • Tighten the series 1550 bolt to 216 N·m (160 lb ft).
        • Tighten the series 1610, 1710, 1710HD or 1760 nut to 983 N·m (725 lb ft).
  10. Install the bracket (8) and the retainer (9) to the rubber cushion (7).
  11. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to the following procedures:
    12. •  Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
    •  Three-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
    •  Four-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
  12. Install the mounting bolts (10) and nuts.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the propeller shaft hanger nuts to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).

  13. Install the universal joint. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement .
  14. Remove the wheel blocks.