DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Driveshaft Slip Yoke
Disassembly
1. Remove the driveshaft (4602). For additional information, refer to Driveshaft in this section.
2. CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the driveshaft assembly to be clamped in the
jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing
driveshaft failure during vehicle operation.
Place the driveshaft (4602) on a suitable workbench. Be careful not to damage the tube.
3. NOTE: If components are not marked and therefore installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance
can occur.
Index- mark the driveshaft components.
4. Clamp the special tool in a vise.
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5. Remove all four of the snap rings.
6.
NOTE: If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup if it cannot be pressed out all
the way.
Remove the driveshaft slip yoke (4841).
1. Position the driveshaft slip yoke in the U- joint tool.
2. Press out a bearing cup.
3. Rotate the driveshaft slip yoke.
4. Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
5. Remove the driveshaft slip yoke.
7. Repeat Step 5 to remove the remaining bearing cups and spider from the driveshaft.
8. Clean the yoke area at each end of the driveshaft.
Assembly 1. NOTE: Universal joint service kits are to be installed as complete assemblies only. Do not mix
components from other U- joint kits.
Install the bearing cup. 1. Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft yoke. Klj . 2 ba
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