K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN C FI (1989)
Fig. 8 Removing Bearing Cup By Holding Cup In Vise & Striking Center Yoke With Hammer
Disassembly
1.
Place driveshaft in a vise using care to avoid damaging it.
2.
Remove bearing cup retaining snap rings. Some universal joints use injected nylon retainers in place of snap rings. During servicing, the snap rings
supplied with the replacement universal joint assembly must be used.
3.
Mark relationship between yoke and shaft for assembly reference.
4.
Position tool on shaft and press bearing cup out of yoke, Fig. 7. If the cup cannot be pressed all the way out, remove it using vise grips or channel
lock pliers or position driveshaft as shown and strike center yoke with hammer, Fig. 8.
5.
Reposition tool so that it presses on the spider in order to press other bearing cup from opposite side of flange.
6.
Remove tool, then the flange from spider.
Assembly
1.
Start new bearing cup into yoke, then position spider into yoke and press cup until it is 1/4 inch below surface.
2.
Remove tool and install a new snap ring.
3.
Start new bearing cup in opposite side of yoke, then install tool and press until cup is fully seated.
4.
Remove tool and install remaining snap ring.
