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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 305 (PROPELLER SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Installation Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Inspect the splines of the transfer case output shaft for a sufficient coating of lubricant. If the output shaft does not have a sufficient coating of lubricant, lubricate the shaft with grease, GM P/N 12345879 (Canadian P/N 10953511), or equivalent lubricant meeting GM Specification 9985830.
    2. Fig 1: View Propeller Shaft, Clamp & Shaft Boot
    GM1736164Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the propeller shaft boot (2).
  3. Install the propeller shaft boot clamp (1).
    4. Fig 2: View Of Boot & Groove On Transfer Case Output Shaft (Single Clamp Style Boot)
    GM914937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the propeller shaft splines into the transfer case output shaft.
    5. Fig 3: Front Propeller Shaft & Front Axle Pinion Yoke
    GM914933Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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