Driveshaft Universal Joint - Single Cardan, Flange Yoke: Disassembly

Initial disassembly 

CAUTION: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture may result, causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation.
1. Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube.
2. Index-mark the driveshaft components.
Fig 1: Driveshaft Components Index-Marks
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3. Remove and discard the 4 snap rings.
Fig 2: Snap Rings
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4. Clamp the special tool in a vise.
Fig 3: Clamping Special Tool In Vise
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Bearing cup removal 

NOTE: If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup that fails to press out all the way.
5. Remove the bearing cups and the flange.
   1. Position the flange in the special tool.
   2. Press out a bearing cup.
   3. Rotate the flange 180 degrees.
   4. Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
   5. Remove the flange.
Fig 4: Removing Bearing Cups & Flange
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Final disassembly 

6. Repeat bearing cup removal in this procedure to remove the remaining bearing cups and the spider from the driveshaft.
Fig 5: Removing Remaining Bearing Cup And Spider From Driveshaft
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7. Clean the yoke area at the end of the driveshaft.