Driveshaft Universal Joint - Rear Slip Yoke: Disassembly

Initial disassembly 

NOTE: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation.
1. Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube.
NOTE: If components are not marked and are installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.
Fig 1: Locating Index-Mark Shaft Components
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2. Index-mark the shaft components.
3. Remove and discard all 4 snap rings.
   Fig 2: Locating Snap Ring

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4. Clamp the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover in a vise.
   Fig 3: Clamping C-Frame And Screw Installer/Remover 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.
Fig 4: Removing Bearing Cups And Slip-Yoke
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5. Remove the bearing cups and the slip-yoke.
   1. Position the slip-yoke in the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover.
   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.
   5. Remove the slip-yoke.

   Final disassembly 

6. Repeat Bearing cup removal in this procedure to remove the remaining bearing cups and the spider from the shaft.
   Fig 5: Removing Remaining Bearing Cups And Spider From Shaft

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7. Clean the yoke area at the end of the shaft.