Driveshaft Universal Joint - Single Cardan, Flange Yoke: Disassembly

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Initial disassembly

NOTE: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation.

Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube.
NOTE: If components are not marked and are installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.

Index-mark the driveshaft components.

Fig 1: Locating Index-Mark On Driveshaft Components
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Remove and discard all 4 of the snap rings.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Rings From U-Joint
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Clamp the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover in a vise.

Fig 3: Clamping C-Frame
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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.

Remove the bearing cups and the flange.
1. Position the flange in the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover.
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 And Flange
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Final disassembly
Repeat Bearing cup removal in this procedure to remove the remaining bearing cups and the spider from the driveshaft.

Fig 5: Locating Bearing Cups And Spider On Driveshaft
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Clean the yoke area at the end of the driveshaft.