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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Chevy Suburban - 2WD 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Propeller Shaft 🢒 Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Note: Observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles before disassembly. These components include the propeller shafts, the drive axles, the pinion flanges, the output shafts, etc. All components must be reassembled in the exact relationship to each other as they were when removed. In addition, published specifications and torque values, as well as any measurements made prior to disassembly must be followed.

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 342061 Size: SH
  2. Reference mark the propeller shaft to the rear axle pinion yoke.
  3. Reference mark the propeller shaft to the transmission or transfer case.
  4. Remove the bolts (1) and the yoke retainers (2) from the rear axle pinion yoke (3).

    5. Caution: When removing the propeller shaft, do not attempt to remove the shaft by pounding on the yoke ears or using a tool between the yoke and the universal joint. If the propeller shaft is removed by using such means, the injection joints may fracture and lead to premature failure of the joint.


    Object Number: 404282 Size: SH
  5. Slide the propeller shaft forward in order to disconnect the propeller shaft from the rear axle pinion yoke.

    6. Object Number: 404287 Size: SH
  6. Slide the propeller shaft rearward in order to disconnect the propeller shaft from the transmission or transfer case.
  7. Remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Inspect the splines of the slip yoke for a sufficient coating of lubricant. If the splines of the slip yoke do not have a sufficient coating of lubricant, lubricate the shaft with lubricant GM P/N 12345879 (Canadian P/N 10953511) or with an equivalent lubricant meeting GM specification 9985830 (RWD w/4-speed Automatic Transmission).

    2. Object Number: 404287 Size: SH
  2. Install the propeller shaft into the transmission or transfer case.

    3. Align the reference marks made during removal.


    Object Number: 361391 Size: SH
  3. Install the propeller shaft (3) to the rear axle pinion yoke (4).

    4. Align the reference marks made during removal.

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the yoke retainers (2) and bolts (1) and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  5. Lower the vehicle.