S10/T10 Blazer 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
4. Bearing retainer in the retainer groove.
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Continue to press until both retainers can be snapped into place.
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If the retainer is difficult to seat, the yoke can be sprung slightly with a firm blow from a dead blow hammer.
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It may be necessary to lubricate the snap ring with a slight amount of chassis grease so it seats in the bearing cup groove.
External Snap Ring Type
NOTICE: Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping propeller shaft tubing in a vise could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance
or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may
damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.
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Tools Required:
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J 9522-3 Universal Joint Bearing Separator
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J 9522-5 Universal Joint Bearing Remover Spacer
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Support the propeller shaft in a line horizontal with the table of a press.
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Mark the propeller shaft to show which end connects to the transmission and which end to the rear axle.
DISASSEMBLE
1. Snap rings by pinching the ends together with a pair of pliers.
