Tracker 4WD L4-1.6L VIN 6 (1998)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
Universal Joints Replacement (Pinion Flange Yoke Joint)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement in Drive/Propeller Shaft.
2. Remove the two snap rings (1) from the pinion flange yoke (2).
3. Apply moisture displacing lubricant GM P/N 1052864, or equivalent, to the outside of the pinion flange yoke (2) joint bearing caps.
4. Using an 18 mm (3) socket in conjunction with a 24 mm (2) socket and a soft-jaw vise, place the pinion flange yoke into the soft-jaw vise with 18
mm socket acting as a driver and the 24 mm socket acting as a hollow support. Tighten the vise until the bearing cap inside of the 24 mm socket
has been exposed approximately 3-4 mm (0.12 - 0.16 inch).
5. Remove the bearing cap from the pinion flange yoke by placing the exposed portion of the bearing cap into a soft-jaw vise. Tap upwards on the
pinion flange yoke with a hammer until the bearing cap is free of the pinion flange yoke.
6. Insert the 18 mm socket through the bearing cap opening in the pinion flange yoke. Tap the socket gently with a hammer until the opposite bearing
cap is exposed approximately 3 - 4 mm (0.12 - 0.16 inch).
7. Remove the opposite bearing cap from the pinion flange yoke by placing the exposed portion of the bearing cap into a soft-jaw vise. Tap upwards
on the pinion flange yoke with a hammer until the bearing cap is free of the pinion flange yoke.
8. Remove the pinion flange yoke from the spider.
