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PROPELLER SHAFT
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4.4.3.2 UNIVERSAL JOINT
DISMANTLING
1. Using a soft drift, tap the bearing assembly to
loosen snap ring.
2. Remove snap ring from yoke. Turn the joint
over, tap bearing away from snap ring and then
remove opposite snap ring.
3. Set the yoke in the arbor press with a piece of
tube stock beneath it. Position the yoke with the
tube fitting bearing up to prevent interference
during disassembly.
4. Place a solid plug on the upper bearing
assembly and press it through to release the
lower bearing assembly.
5. If the bearing assembly will not pull out by hand
after pressing, tap the base of the lug near the
bearing assembly to dislodge it.