GM 15833885 Propeller Shaft Assembly

Loosen the right front wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, place it securely on jackstands, and remove the right front wheel. Remove the splash shield. Remove the right driveaxle and intermediate shaft bearing housing. Thread a slide hammer adapter into the hole in the end of the intermediate shaft and attach a slide hammer to the adapter. Pull the intermediate shaft out of the differential, taking care not to damage the seal on the opposite side of the oil pan. Ensure the retaining ring is in position on the left end of the intermediate shaft, then insert the intermediate shaft through the oil pan passage and into the differential, being careful not to damage the oil seal. Rotate the shaft as necessary to align its splines with the differential. Install the slide hammer on the shaft and use it to drive the shaft in until its retaining ring locks into place in the differential. The remainder of installation follows the reverse order of the removal steps.

Slide the rear of the driveshaft into the splines of the transfer case output shaft until the retaining ring clicks into place, then attach the front end to the differential companion flange, ensuring the marks align.