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DISASSEMBLY (See Figure 4C-3)
1. Position the joint in a vise as shown.
2. Remove the four snap rings.
3. With a soft face hammer, strike the top ear of
the yoke. This will drive the top bearing outward
3/8 inch.
4. Grip the loose bearing in the vise and drive the
end yoke off the center cross.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for the remaining end yoke.
REASSEMBLY (See Figure 4C-3)
NOTE
During reassembly, be sure all the parts are
clean and free of dirt. Align yokes as shown in
Figures 4C-1 and 4C-2.
1. Start one bearing in yoke ear and position center
cross through yoke.
2. Drive the first bearing flush with outside surface of
ear.
NOTE
Do not bend ears of yokes.
3. Support the yoke and, using a socket or mandrel
the same diameter as the bearing, drive the bear-
ing slightly past the snap ring groove.
4. Install the snap rings.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for the other end yoke.
6. After assembly, ensure proper seating by striking
the forged surfaces of the yoke ears one sharp
blow with a soft mallet.
7. Lubricate the joints as described in Section 11.
DRIVE TRAIN
SECTION 4C. DRIVE SHAFT
4C-2
Figure 4C-2. Drive Shaft Removal and Installation —
Vehicles with 4-Cylinder Gasoline Engines and Diesel Engines