OEM 2010 GMC Savana 1500 Drive Shaft

2010 GMC Savana 1500 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front drive shaft on 2010 GMC Savana 1500?

  A: Appropriate lifting equipment enables the replacement of the front propeller shaft by allowing vehicle elevation. You must identify the original position of the front propeller shaft u-joint towards the differential yoke before taking away both u-joint retainers and front propeller shaft retainer bolts. The front propeller shaft escape from the front differential while keeping u-joint bearings and caps together by attaching them with tape. To remove the front propeller shaft from the Transfer Case execute the next step of the procedure. When installing the front propeller shaft feed it to the Transfer Case then remove the tape from the u-joint. Before plugging the front differential yoke with the front propeller shaft check that the alignment marks from both components are accurately matched. After installing the propeller shaft retainers place the retainer bolts before torquing them to 25 nm (18 lb ft). Just before lowering the vehicle you should confirm that front differential fluid sits at the correct level and check the Transfer Case fluid level.