OEM 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Drive Shaft

2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Drive Shaft Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace a two-piece drive shaft on 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe?

  A: Vehicle assembly starts with lifting it onto a hoist before proceeding with two-piece propeller shaft replacement. All driveline elements such as the propeller shafts with drive axles along with pinion flanges and output shafts require accurate reference marking before disassembly to maintain their original connection during reassembly. The propeller shaft needs reference marking at the two locations where it connects to the pinion angle and to the transmission or Transfer Case with the Slip Yoke. Use an appropriate tool to remove the bolts while also removing the yoke retainers mounted to the rear axle pinion flange. To detach clamps securing the boot around the Slip Yoke and stub shaft from dana propeller shafts you should use the clamp plier (J 43218) with a screwdriver. Detach the propeller shaft from the rear axle pinion flange by sliding it forward and pull it toward the back to remove it from both the transmission and the Transfer Case. Begin the procedure by first extracting the propeller shaft from the vehicle before removing the boot together with the center bearing support nuts and the center bearing support itself. A solvent approved for cleaning serves to remove contaminants before inspecting the Slip Yoke diameter for burrs or twisted splines along with worn universal joint bearings that need replacement. The installation process requires slip joint spline lubrication of the propeller shaft before installing it into both the transmission and Transfer Case and the center bearing support. Fasten the center bearing support nuts until torque reaches 40 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). The boot installation onto dana propeller shaft stub shafts must happen before assembly along with stub shaft lubrication. Secure the insert rod onto the Slip Yoke so that the absent tooth of the yoke matches the unified tooth on the splined shaft. Set the propeller shaft onto the rear axle pinion flange by keeping the planned reference marks from removal in proper alignment. Terminate the procedure by installing yoke retainers with bolts which should be torqued to 25 nm at 19 ft. Lbs. Use the clamp plier (J 43218) to clamp the stub shaft and Slip Yoke before lowering the vehicle.