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Removal & Disassembly

  1. Disconnect yoke or flange attaching bolts and remove drive shaft from vehicle. DO NOT use a pry bar to hold drive shaft while loosening bolts, or damage to bearing seals may result. Scribe marks on yoke and shaft for reassembly reference.
  2. Remove retaining strap (if equipped). Remove bushing retainers/snap rings from yoke. Press out bearing cups. Remove last bearing cup by pressing on end of cross shaft.
  3. Remove cross shaft assembly from yoke. DO NOT remove seal retainers from cross shaft. Cross shaft and retainers are serviced as an assembly.