Driveshaft Universal Joint - Single Cardan, Slip Yoke: Disassembly

Initial disassembly 

CAUTION: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture may result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation.
1. Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube.
2. Remove and discard the 2 snap rings.
Fig 1: Identifying Snap Rings
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3. Clamp the special tool in a vise.
Fig 2: 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.
4. Remove the bearing cups and the slip-yoke.
   1. Position the slip-yoke in the special tool.
   2. Press out a bearing cup.
   3. Rotate the driveshaft slip-yoke 180 degrees.
   4. Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup and the U-joint.
Fig 3: Removing Remaining Bearing Cup And U-Joint
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5. Clean the driveshaft slip-yoke.
   • Inspect the driveshaft slip-yoke.
   • Install a new yoke as necessary.