Removal of Universal Joints -706880701

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5-7. DRIVE SHAFTS, UNIVERSAL JOINTS AND YOKES - Continued

d. Removal of Universal Joints.

NOTE

The universal joints used in the truck drive line are all the same.

The steps below describing removal and installation procedures

are common to all joints.

If the drive shaft fasteners are corroded, apply penetrating oil

(Item 8, Appendix E) to ease disassembly.

(1)

Support the drive shaft (1) in a vise.

(2)

Using a hammer and chisel, bend down

the ears on lockstrap (4).

(3)

Remove capscrews (3) and remove the

lockstrap (4).

(4)

Rotate bearing plate (5) about 1/4 turn

and, using a hammer and chisel, partially

separate bearing plate (5) from yoke (2) as

shown.

(5)

Using a pry bar on each side of the

bearing plate (5) pry on the plate until it is

removed from the yoke (2).

(6)

Repeat steps 2, 3, 4, and 5 on the

opposite bearing plate. If the bearing

cannot be removed by this method, use a

puller to pull the bearing plate.

(7)

Carefully maneuver the cross out of the

yoke.

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