GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual page 422

Oriveline/ Axle Propeller Shaft 4-5
Leak at Front Slip Yoke
Step
Action Value(s) Yes No
Important: An occasional drop of fluid from the slip yoke is normal.
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Inspect the outside surface of the slip yoke for roughness.
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Is the outside surface of the slip yoke rough? Go to Step2 Go to Step 3
2
Replace the yoke.
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Is there still a leak at the front Slip yoke? Go to Step 3
System OK
3
Inspect the seal for cuts caused by burrs on the slip yoke.
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Are there cuts on the seal? Go to Step 4 .Go to Step 5
4
Replace the seal.
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Is there still a leak at the front slip yoke?
Go to Step 5
System OK
5
Inspect the rear transmission oil seal for damage.
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Is the rear transmission oil seal damaged?
Go to Step 6
Replace the rear transmission oil seal. Add fluid if fluid is
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needed.
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Is there still a leak at the front slip yoke? System OK
Roughness or Vibration
Step Action Value(s) Yes No
Inspect the propeller shaft for the following conditions:
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• Bending
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• Damage
Is the propeller. shaft bent or damaged? Go to Step 2. Go to Step 3
2
Replace the propeller shaft.
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Is there still roughness or vibration? Go to Step 3 System OK
3
Inspect for undercoating on the propeller shaft ...
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Is there undercoating on the propeller shaft?
Go to Step 4 Go to Step 5
4
Remove the undercoating from the propeller s.haft.
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Is there still roughness or vibration? · Go toStep5 System OK
Inspect the tires for the following conditions:
• Unbalance
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• Vibration during vehicle operation at a speed of
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48-'--80 km/h (30-50 mph)
.Do the above conditions exist?
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Go to Step 6 Go to Step 7
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Balance the tires.
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Is there still roughness or vibration? ·
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Go to Step 7
System OK
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Inspect the universal joints for tightness.
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Are the universal joints tight?
Go to Step B Go to Step9
If the universal joints are equipped with snap rings, tap on
the yokes with a hammer in order to free up the universal
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joints.
If the joints cannot be freed up or if the joints feel rough,
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replace the joints.
Is there still roughness or vibration?
Go to Step 9
System OK
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Inspect the universal joints for wear.
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Are any of the universal joints worn?
Go to Step 10 Go to Step 11
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Replace the worn universal joint(s).
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Is there still roughness or vibration? Go to Step 11 System OK
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Inspect the fixed yoke for bending and inspect the flange
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for excessive runout.
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Does either of the above conditions exist?
Go to Step 12 Go to Step 13
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Replace the fixed yoke.
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Is there still roughness or vibration?
Go to Step 13
System OK