B4000 SE Cab Plus 4 4WD V6-4.0L OHV (2000)
Slip Yoke: Service and Repair
Cardan Slip Yoke
SINGLE CARDAN UNIVERSAL JOINT (SLIP YOKE) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
Disassembly Note
Caution Under no circumstances is the propeller shaft to be clamped in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture
can result, causing propeller shaft failure during vehicle operation.
1. Place the propeller shaft on a suitable workbench. Be careful not to damage the tube.
Caution If components are not marked and therefore installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.
2. Index-mark the propeller shaft components.
3. Clamp U joint Tool SST 205-086 (T74P-4635-C) or equivalent in a vise.
4. Remove the snap rings.
Note If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup if it cannot be pressed out all the way.
5. Remove the propeller shaft slip yoke.
1. Position the propeller shaft slip yoke in Anoint Tool SST 205-086 (T74P-4635-C) or equivalent.
2. Press out a bearing cup.
3. Rotate the propeller shaft slip yoke.
4. Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
5. Remove the propeller shaft slip yoke.
6. Repeat Step 5 to remove the remaining bearing cups and spider from the propeller shaft.
7. Clean the yoke area at each end of the propeller shaft.