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Removal & Disassembly

    NOTE: DO NOT use pry bar to hold drive shaft while loosening bolts, since damage to bearing seals may result.
  1. Raise and support vehicle. 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.
  2. Remove retaining strap (if equipped). Remove all snap rings from yoke. Press out rollers and bearings. Remove last roller and bushing assembly by pressing on end of cross. Remove cross from yoke. DO NOT remove seal retainers from cross. Cross and retainers are serviced as an assembly.
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