Common questions

Where are the U joints on a GMC Sierra?

Where are the U joints on a GMC Sierra?

The yoke is the “U” shaped section at the end of the drive shaft that holds the U joints. Marking these will ensure you maintain the balance of the drive shaft. Locate the bolts that attach the drive shaft to the rear differential. There are four bolts that secure the flange of the drive shaft to the flange of the differential.

Where are the bolts on a GMC Sierra?

Locate the bolts that attach the drive shaft to the rear differential. There are four bolts that secure the flange of the drive shaft to the flange of the differential. Remove these four bolts using a wrench or socket and ratchet. Lower the drive shaft to the ground and move to the transmission end of the shaft.

How do you change a drive shaft on a GMC Sierra?

Align the marks on the drive shaft and differential and install the bolts that retain the shaft. Tighten the bolts with a wrench or socket and ratchet. Remove the drain pan from under the truck. Raise the truck with your jack and remove the jack stands, then slowly lower the truck to the ground.

How do you set wheel on GMC Sierra?

Set wheel chocks at the front wheels to prevent the truck from rolling in either direction while you are under it. Mark the orientation of the rear drive shaft yoke and differential yoke with a paint pen so that you can reassemble them in the same position later.

How do you change the you joint on a GMC Sierra?

Turn the threaded shaft with a socket and ratchet, forcing the opposite cap out of the yoke. Turn the press around and press the first cap back until it also clears the yoke. Repeat this procedure on the opposite set of caps removing the entire joint from the shaft.

Locate the bolts that attach the drive shaft to the rear differential. There are four bolts that secure the flange of the drive shaft to the flange of the differential. Remove these four bolts using a wrench or socket and ratchet. Lower the drive shaft to the ground and move to the transmission end of the shaft.

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Set wheel chocks at the front wheels to prevent the truck from rolling in either direction while you are under it. Mark the orientation of the rear drive shaft yoke and differential yoke with a paint pen so that you can reassemble them in the same position later.

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Ruth Doyle