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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDRIVESHAFT & UNIVERSAL JOINTSPROPELLER SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINTSREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPROPELLER SHAFT BOOT REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Propeller Shaft Boot Rear Inner Tube & Clamps

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Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Place an alignment mark between the rear inner tube (6) and the rear axle pinion yoke.
IMPORTANT: The splines of the propshaft are not keyed.
Place an alignment mark between the outer tube and inner tube.
Remove the clamps (2, 5) from the propeller shaft boot. Use a side cutter or other suitable tool. Discard the clamps.
Support the outer shaft (6) with a suitable stand as necessary.

Fig 2: Rear Propeller Shaft & Rear Axle Pinion Yoke

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Remove the bolts (1) and the yoke retainers (2) from the rear axle pinion yoke (4).
Disconnect the propeller shaft (3) from the rear axle pinion yoke (4).

Fig 3: U-Joint Bearing Caps

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Wrap the bearing caps with tape in order to prevent the loss of the needle bearings.

Fig 4: Propeller Shaft Boot Rear Inner Tube & Clamps

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Slide the rear inner tube (5) out of the outer tube (6) and remove the propeller shaft.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.