GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual page 426

Driveline/ Axle
Important: Support the propeller shaft during rem~val.
5. Use the following steps in order to remove tlie
propeller shaft:
5.1. Withdraw the slip yoke (3) from the
transmission.
5.2. Move the propeller shaft (1) rearward and
pass the propeller shaft under the
housing· (2).
If the bearing caps are loose, tape the
bearing caps together in order to prevent
dropping and· losing the needle roller
bearings.
6. Inspect the transmission.output shaft splines
for burrs.
7. Inspect the outer diameter of the slip yoke (1)
for burrs.
8. Inspect the outer splines ofthe slip yoke (1) for
the following conditions: ·
• Damage
• Twisting
• Wear
9. Inspect the relationship of the outer splines of the
slip yoke (1) to the transmission output shaft
splines. The outer splines of the slip yoke should
meet the following requirements:
• The outer splines should agree in number with
the transmission output shaft splines.
• The outer splines should fit with the
transmission output shaft splines.
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Inspect the pinion gear yoke (1) at the universal
joint cap connecting surface for the following
conditions:
• Burrs .
~ Foreign material ·
Propeller Shaft 4-9
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