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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.
IMPORTANT: The following service procedure can be used for either the external retaining ring or the nylon injected ring.
IMPORTANT: If replacing the propeller shaft slip yoke, proceed to step 10.
    Fig 1: Tapping Universal Joint Retaining Ring
    GM2048584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Using a hammer (2), tap the yoke (1) lightly in order to relieve the pressure from the universal joint retaining ring.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Retaining Ring & Propeller Shaft Yoke
    GM2048580Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Using a pair of pliers, remove the retaining ring (2) from the yoke (1).
  3. With the aide of an assistant, support the propeller shaft so that it level with the press.
    4. Fig 3: Identifying U joint Bearing Separator
    GM2048593Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using the appropriate size socket (2), support the universal joint opposite of the J 9522-3  . See Special Tools .
  5. Using the J 9522-3  (1) and the press, remove the universal bearing from the yoke. See Special Tools .
  6. If you are unable to completely remove the universal bearing with the J 9522-3  , proceed to step 7. See Special Tools .
    7. Fig 4: Identifying U joint Bearing Spacer Remover
    GM2048594Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Position the J 9522-5  (1) on the universal joint. See Special Tools .
    8. IMPORTANT: The following procedure is also used for the breaking of the nylon injected ring for those universal joints that are equipped.
  8. Using the J 9522-3  , J 9522-5  and a press, remove the universal bearing from the yoke. See Special Tools .
  9. Rotate the propeller shaft and repeat steps 1 thru 8 to remove the opposite universal joint.
    10. Fig 5: View Of Slip Yoke & Propeller Shaft
    GM2048586Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: If the slip yoke is found to be damaged, replace the slip yoke and use a NEW universal joint. DO NOT re-use the old universal joint.
  10. Remove the slip yoke (1) from the propeller shaft (2).
    11. Fig 6: View Of Universal Bearings & Retaining Ring
    GM2048583Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the retaining ring (1) from the slip yoke (3).
  12. Using the J 9522-3  , J 9522-5  and a press, remove the universal bearing (2) from the yoke (3). See Special Tools .
    13. Fig 7: View Of Universal Spider & Slip Yoke
    GM2048734Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the spider (2) from the slip yoke (1).
  14. Thoroughly clean the slip yoke and the propeller shaft yoke of any contaminates that could prevent the retaining rings or the bearing cups from being properly installed.
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