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Tahoe / Yukon Service Manual

Propeller Shaft Replacement (4WD)

Removal Procedure

  1. Place the transmission in neutral service mode. Neutral Service Mode
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  3. Mark the relationship of the propeller shaft to the differential drive pinion gear yoke.
Propeller Shaft Replacement (4WD) — figure 1
Propeller Shaft Replacement (4WD) — figure 1
  1. Rear Propeller Shaft Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]
Propeller Shaft Replacement (4WD) — figure 2
Propeller Shaft Replacement (4WD) — figure 2

  1. Propeller Shaft (1) » Remove Installation Procedure

  2. Propeller Shaft (1) » Install

  3. Align the reference marks made between the differential drive pinion gear yoke and the propeller shaft.

  4. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 3.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 3.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 3.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 3.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

  1. Rear Propeller Shaft Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications
  2. Remove the support and partially lower the vehicle, open the door and place the vehicle in park.
  3. Fully lower the vehicle.