GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1339732  Size: SH
  1. Place the transmission in neutral.
  2. Release the park brake, if applied.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Mark the rear universal joint to the drive shaft flange.

  5. Object Number: 1206781  Size: SH
  6. Remove the retaining bolts and clamps.
  7. Remove the propeller shaft from the pinion drive flange.

  8. Object Number: 1347765  Size: SH
  9. Remove the propeller shaft from the transmission/transfer case.

  10. Object Number: 1207086  Size: SH
  11. Using tape or a rubber band, wrap the U-Joint bearing caps to ensure the bearing caps do not separate from the U-Joint.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1207086  Size: SH
  1. Remove the tape or rubber band from the U-Joint.

  2. Object Number: 1347765  Size: SH
  3. Install the propeller shaft in the transmission/transfer case.

  4. Object Number: 1339732  Size: SH
  5. Align the propeller shaft with the reference marks on the pinion flange.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1206781  Size: SH
  7. Install the clamps and retaining bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  9. Lower the vehicle.