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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 199 (PROPELLER SHAFT)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the propeller shaft heat shield. Refer to Shield Replacement .
    3. IMPORTANT: Reference mark the location of the propeller shaft constant velocity (CV) joint to the transfer case flange.
  3. Remove the propeller shaft CV joint-to-differential flange bolts.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Propeller Shaft CV Joint-To-Transfer Case Flange Bolts
    GM850252Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install a flat-bladed tool into the notch on the differential flange.
  5. Using a flat-bladed tool, carefully move the propeller shaft toward the rear of the vehicle in order to release the propeller shaft CV joint from the differential pinion flange.
  6. Remove the propeller shaft CV joint-to-transfer case flange bolts.
  7. Install a flat-bladed tool into the notch on the transfer case flange.
  8. Using a flat-bladed tool, carefully move the propeller shaft toward the front of the vehicle and remove the propeller shaft from the transfer case flange.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Propeller Shaft Tube & CV Joint
    GM1204212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Inspect the propeller shaft for the following conditions:
    • Rotational movement between the CV joint (2) and the propeller shaft tube (1)
    • Grease leaking from the CV joints
    • Damage to the CV joints
    • Damage to the CV seals
    • Binding of either CV joint
  10. If any of the conditions are found, replace the front propeller shaft.
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