GMC 1982 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 410

4 A -8 PROPELLER SHAFT
STRIKE TUBE YOKE
EAR IN THIS AR EA
Fig. 4A-16--Seating Snap Rings
Fig. 4A -17--P ropeller Shaft, Universal Joint and Bearing S upport
CENTER SUPPORT BEARING-FIG. 4A-17
NOTICE: See N O T I C E on page 1 of this section
regarding Center Support Bearing fasteners.
1. Remove strap retaining rubber cushion from bearing
support.
2. Pull support bracket from rubber cushion and pull
cushion from bearing.
3. Pull bearing assembly from shaft.
4. Assemble bearing support as follows:
a. Jnstall inner deflector on propeller shaft, if removed,
and prick punch deflector at two opposite points to
make sure it is tight on shaft.
b. Fill space between inner dust shield and bearing with
lithium soap grease.
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.