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J 44870 Yoke Installer. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Installing Support Bearing Using J44870

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Using J 44870 , install the support bearing on the drive shaft until it seats firmly. See Special Tools .

Fig 2: Aligning Splines On Shaft & Yoke

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Align the splines on the shaft and the splines on the yoke.
Using J 44870 , install the yoke (2) on the drive shaft (1) until the lock ring groove is visible. See Special Tools .

Fig 3: Installing Lock Ring To Groove

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Install the lock ring (1) in the groove.

Fig 4: Universal Joint Caps & Retaining Clips

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Install the universal joint caps and the retaining clips.