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6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the opposite side.

7. NOTE: Do not strike the bearings. If binding, strike the yoke with a brass or plastic hammer.

Check the U-joint for freedom of movement.

8. Install a new bearing cup.

1. Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft yoke.
2. Position a new spider in the driveshaft yoke.
3. Install the driveshaft into the special tool.
4. Press the bearing cup 6.3 mm (0.25 inch) below the yoke surface.

9. NOTE: Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the universal kit. If difficulty is encountered installing the yellow snap rings, install the black snap

rings also supplied in the kit.

Remove the driveshaft from the special tool and install the snap ring.

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