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Universal Joint: Service and Repair

Driveshaft Universal Joint - Snap Ring Type 

Disassembly 

1. Remove the driveshaft. 

2. CAUTION:  Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the driveshaft assembly in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or

localized fracturing may result, causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation. 

Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube.

3. NOTE:  If the components are not marked and therefore installed incorrectly, driveshaft imbalance can occur.

Index-mark the driveshaft components.

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