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Removal & Disassembly

  1. Mark drive shaft and differential companion flange or yoke for reassembly reference. Remove drive shaft from vehicle. Scribe alignment marks on yoke and shaft for reassembly reference. If joints are rusted or corroded, apply penetrating oil before pressing out bearing races or trunnion pin. Disconnect yoke or flange bolts.
    NOTE: DO NOT  use pry bar to hold drive shaft while loosening bolts; damage to bearing seals may result.
  2. Remove retaining strap (if equipped). Remove bushing retainers from yoke. Press out rollers and bearings. Remove last roller and bushing assembly by pressing on end of cross.
  3. Remove cross from yoke. DO NOT  remove seal retainers from cross. Cross and retainers are serviced as an assembly.
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