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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1878 (PROPELLER SHAFT)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Before removing the propeller shaft from the vehicle, paint or scribe reference marks on the transfer case flange to the propeller shaft flange and the rear differential drive flange to ensure minimal driveline system imbalance.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Front Propeller Shaft-To-Transfer Case Drive Flange
    GM2179462Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Mark the relationship of the front propeller shaft (2) to the transfer case drive flange (1).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Rear Propeller Shaft-To-Rear Differential Yoke
    GM2179464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Mark the relationship of the rear propeller shaft (1) to the rear differential yoke (2).
    4. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Propeller Shaft Flange Mounting Bolts
    GM928922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the mounting bolts and the propeller shaft bolts from the rear differential drive flange.
  5. Support the propeller shaft at the rear differential.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Propeller Shaft Bolts & Washers
    GM2179333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the propeller shaft bolts and washers (1).
    7. Fig 5: View Of Propeller Shaft Transfer Case Flange
    GM2179351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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