Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the bolts and straps for either of the center U-joints or the pinion yoke U-joint. Install new bolts and straps or damage to the vehicle may occur.

NOTE:

There is a difference in length of the head of the replacement yoke strap bolts from the production bolts. The longer head pinion bolts can be used in either location.

NOTE:

Index the driveshaft yoke to the driveshaft.

Remove the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT .

Fig 1: Clamping Special Tool Into Vise
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Clamp the special tool into a vise.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Rings
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Remove the snap rings.

Fig 3: Pressing Out Bearing Cups
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Press out the bearing cups.
- Rotate the driveshaft 180 degrees and repeat.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.