Disassembly

1. Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench, being careful not to damage the tube.

CAUTION: Under no circumstances Is the driveshaft assembly to be clamped In the jaws of a vice or similar holding fixture. Denting or localized fracture of the tube may result, which cause drlve8haft failure during vehicle operation.

2. Remove the snap rings that retain the bearings in the yoke and in the driveshaft or coupling shaft.




3. Position the U-joint Tool, T74P-4635-C or equivalent on the shaft and press the bearing out of the yoke. If the bearing cannot be pressed all the way out of the flange, remove it with vise grip or channel lock pliers. Mark the yoke and the shaft to be sure that they will be reassembled in the same relative position.

4. Re-position the tool to press on the spider in order to remove the bearing from the opposite side of the flange.

5. Remove the flange from the spider.

6. Remove the bearings and spider from the driveshaft or coupling shaft in the same manner.