Greasing Yoke

Jan 15, 2005 2 Replies

Greetings,



I read on one of these newsgroups about someone who had a minor problem with feeling a "bump" either on coming to a complete stop or just taking off from a stop. They claimed the problem was in the driveline and not the brakes, and that it was fixed when their dealer greased a yoke on their driveline. I have the same issue with my '04 Chevy 2500HD with the Duramax/Allison and would like to know if anyone can tell me what to check or how to grease this yoke (and which one it is) so I can do it myself. I don't always have the ability to send my truck to the dealer because I'm currently working 8-5 and can't be without it.



Thanks - Jonathan


Hopefully Ian (Shiden Kai) will read this and chime in. The problem you describe is common on late 80's - 2002/3, but I'm not sure if it was still present on the 04's. IIRC there is a TSB out on driveline clunk for the 4WD trucks stating that the noise is normal and just caused by some play in the various components.

Doc

My 2000 Silverado 1500 Z-71 EXt Cab 5.3 LT has the 'sticking' Drive shaft

yoke problem....

1) the Current GM Fix is the use of a Plated GM yoke for $125 each... 2) Or pull the Yoke every 18 months & use special GM grease.... 3) Buy the 4x4 Service Package at GM owned Chev Dealers for $150 and get all the 4x4 items 'spruced up'.

I easily notice the feeling of a Totally Freed up Chevy suspension and drive line in Spg/Summer/and Fall after the Yoke is Serviced!!! I wish the Truck always felt that way.... Limber rear end...

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