Driveshaft Universal Joint - Single Cardan, Flange Yoke: Disassembly

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.
1. 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.
Fig 1: Locating Index-Mark On Driveshaft Components
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2. Index-mark the driveshaft components.
3. Remove and discard all 4 of the snap rings.
   Fig 2: Locating Snap Rings

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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 Flange
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5. 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.

   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 Cups And Spider From Driveshaft

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