front driveshaft

1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE

125,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

TAHWADE

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on my 1999 chey tahoe 4wd 5.7, I am trying to remove the front driveshaft to determine if my problem is in the front differential, after removing the front part, I can't get the driveshaft to slide forward. so the question is: how do I get it to slide forward?

Jan 10, 2011 at 11:28 PM

DRCRANKNWRENCH

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
3,380 POSTS

Hello,

Try to move the C clip loosen it so the shaft will b come shorted which will help you remove to from the front differential and transfer case. Check out the image below.

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Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Jan 11, 2011 at 8:48 AM

TAHWADE

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I only needed to open the clamp securing the boot at the transfer case output shaft. Thanks for your help this site is great!

Jan 11, 2011 at 3:37 PM

DRCRANKNWRENCH

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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Excellent. Glad to hear it turned out well.

Hope you come back, we'll be here.

Take care.

Jan 13, 2011 at 7:50 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Here is a picture if it helps in the future.

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Jan 14, 2011 at 11:41 PM

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