Chevrolet 1980 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 320

4A-8 PROPELLER SHAFT
STRIKE TUBE YOKE
EAR IN THIS AREA
Fig. 4A-16-Seating Snap Rings
Fig. 4 A - 1 7--Propeller Shaft, Universal Join t and Bearing Support
b. Fill space between inner dust shield and bearing with
lithium soap grease (Dana Style).
c. Start bearing and slinger assembly straight on shaft
journal. Support propeller shaft and, using suitable length
of pipe over splined end of shaft, press bearing and inner
slinger against shoulder on shaft.
d. Install dust shield over shaft, small diameter (Dana
Style). Install bearing retainer (GM Style).
e. Install rubber cushion onto bearing.
f. Install bracket onto cushion.
g. Install retaining strap.
Installation of Propshafts
NOTICE: When reinstalling propshafts, it is necessary
to place the shafts into particular positions to assure
proper operation. This is called phasing.
All models w ith 32 splines
key, as shown in figure 4A-18, to obtain proper
phasing. The shafts can mate only in the correct
position.
use an alignment
LIG H T T R U C K S ER V IC E M AN UAL