The 2004-2012 Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon Pickup Truck Repair Manual by Chilton, covers 2WD and 4WD pickup trucks with the following engines:

• 2.8L inline 4-cylinder (2004-2006)
• 2.9L inline 4-cylinder (2007-on)
• 3.5L inline 5-cylinder (2004-2006)
• 3.7L inline 5-cylinder (2007-on)
• 5.3L V-8 - LH8, LH9

Colorado/Canyon pickups come equipped with either a manual or automatic transmission, both with overdrive.

The Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon repair manual by Chilton includes detailed step-by-step instructions to expertly guide you in any repair or service procedure you need to tackle. From simple maintenance/service tasks to a complete teardown and rebuild, you can depend on this Chilton 28863 Total Car Care manual to provide the necessary DIY guidance that you will need.

This manual contains hundreds of photos, diagrams and exploded views to really drive home the repair procedures outlined.

DRIVESHAFT(S) | REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION REAR DRIVESHAFT
(Refer to illustrations 10.2 and 10.3) REMOVAL

1. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Place the transmission in Neutral with the parking brake off. Block the front wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
2. Make reference marks on the driveshaft and the pinion flange in line with each other (see illustration). This is to make sure the driveshaft is reinstalled in the same position to preserve the balance.
3. Remove the rear universal joint bolts and straps. Turn the driveshaft (or wheels) as necessary to bring the bolts into the most accessible position. To prevent the driveshaft from turning when you loosen the bolts, insert a large screwdriver through the driveshaft yoke (see illustration).
4. Tape the bearing caps to the spikder to prevent the caps from coming off during removal. On models with center support bearing, remove the support bearing mounting bolts (see illustration 9.2).
5. Lower the rear of the driveshaft. Slide the front of the driveshaft out of the transmission or transfer case.
6. Wrap a plastic bag over the transmission or transfer case housing and hold it in place with a rubber band. This will prevent loss of fluid and protect against contamination while the driveshaft is out.

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