Removal & Disassembly
- Disconnect yoke or flange attaching bolts and remove drive shaft from vehicle. DO NOT use a pry bar to hold drive shaft while loosening bolts, or damage to bearing seals may result. Scribe marks on yoke and shaft for reassembly reference.
- Remove retaining strap (if equipped). Remove bushing retainers/snap rings from yoke. Press out bearing cups. Remove last bearing cup by pressing on end of cross shaft.
- Remove cross shaft assembly from yoke. DO NOT remove seal retainers from cross shaft. Cross shaft and retainers are serviced as an assembly.