B4000 Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.0L OHV (1997)
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Remove the spider after the bearing cups have been removed.
Centering Socket Yoke (7)
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Pull the centering socket yoke off the center stud, and remove the rubber seal from the centering ball stud.
Center Yoke (6)
1. Remove the snap rings from the center yoke and from the propeller shaft yoke.
2. Position U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C, or equivalent on the propeller shaft yoke and press the bearing outward until the inside of the center yoke
almost contacts the boot ring at the front of the propeller shaft yoke.
CAUTION: Pressing beyond this point can distort the boot ring.
3. Clamp the exposed end to the bearing in a vise and drive the center yoke with a soft-faced hammer to free it from the bearing.
4. Reposition the tool and press on the spider to remove the opposite bearing.
5. Remove the center yoke from the spider.
6. Remove the spider from the propeller shaft in the same manner.
Slip Yoke, Dust Boot (8, 9)
1. Remove the slip yoke from the splined stub shaft after the boot clamps have been removed with end cutter pliers.
WARNING: Use gloves or a shop cloth to protect your hands when removing the dust boot assembly.
2. Discard the clamps and inspect the dust boot for rips and tears and replace if necessary.
