Removal Procedure

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Propeller Shaft - Remove - Propeller Shaft Replacement (With M5U) , or Propeller Shaft Replacement (With MYD) , or Front and Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (With M5U) , or Front and Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (With MYD) , or Front and Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (Chassis Cab with MYD) , or Front and Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (Chassis Cab with M5U)

CAUTION:

Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping propeller shaft tubing in a vise could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.

NOTE:

The following service procedure can be used for either the external retaining ring or the nylon injected ring.

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Using a hammer (2), tap the yoke (1) lightly in order to relieve the pressure from the universal joint retaining ring, if equipped.
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Using a pair of pliers, remove the retaining ring (2) from the yoke (1) and discard, if equipped.
With the aid of an assistant, support the propeller shaft so that it level with the press.
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Using the appropriate size socket (2), support the universal joint opposite of the J-9522-3 U-Joint Bearing Separator.
Using the J-9522-3 Separator (1) and the press, remove the universal bearing from the yoke.
If you are unable to completely remove the universal bearing with the J-9522-3 Separator, proceed to step 8.
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Position the J-9522-5 U-Joint Bearing Remover Spacer (1) on the universal joint.

NOTE:

The following procedure is also used for the breaking of the nylon injected ring for those universal joints that are equipped.

Using the J-9522-3 Separator, J-9522-5 Remover and a press, remove the universal bearing from the yoke.
Rotate the propeller shaft and repeat steps 2 - 8 to remove the opposite universal joint, as necessary.
Thoroughly clean the yokes of any contaminants or remaining injected nylon material that could prevent the retaining rings or the bearing cups from being properly installed.