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1. Support the propeller shaft in a line horizontal with the table of a press. 2. Mark the propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to the transmission and which end goes to the rear axle. 3. Disassemble the snap rings by pinching the ends together with a pair of pliers. 4. If the ring does not readily snap out of the groove in the yoke, tap the end of the cup lightly in order to relieve the pressure from the ring. NOTE: Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Propeller Shaft - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 39: Assembling Universal Joint 5. Place the universal joint so that the lower ear of the yoke is supported on a 30 mm (1-1/8 in) hex head socket or a 27 mm (1-1/16 in) socket.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Propeller Shaft - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 40: Placing J 9522-5 Between Seal And Bearing Cup 6. Place J 9522-3 on the open horizontal bearing cups. See Special Tools. Press the lower bearing cup out of the yoke ear. 7. If you do not completely remove the bearing cup, lift the cross and insert J 9522-5 between the seal and the bearing cup you are removing. See Special Tools. Continue pressing the 8. Rotate the propeller shaft. Press the opposite bearing cup out of the yoke. 9. Mark the orientation of the slip yoke to the tube for proper reassembly.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Propeller Shaft - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
10. Remove the cross from the yoke. 11. Remove the remaining universal joint parts from the yoke. 12. If you are replacing the front universal joint, remove the bearing cups in the slip yoke in the same manner. 13. Inspect the retaining ring grooves for dirt, corrosion, or pieces of the old ring. 14. Inspect the bearing cup bores for burrs or imperfections. 15. Clean the retaining ring grooves. Corrosion, dirt, rust, or pieces of the old retaining ring may prevent the bearing cups from pressing into place or prevent the bearing retainers from Assembly Procedure 1. Remove the bearing cups from the universal joint.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Propeller Shaft - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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