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Special Tool(s) 

Disassembly 

1. CAUTION:  Do not clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vice or a similar holding fixture.

Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench.

2. Index-mark the driveshaft slip yoke and the stub shaft.

3. Remove the driveshaft slip yoke.

1

Cut and discard the driveshaft slip yoke boot clamps.

2

Separate the driveshaft slip yoke from the stub shaft.

4. Remove and discard the driveshaft slip yoke boot.

5. Check the lubricant for contamination. If the lubricant feels gritty, clean and inspect the stub shaft and driveshaft slip yoke for wear. Install new

components as necessary.

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