Suburban 3/4 Ton 4WD V8-305 5.0L (1986)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
Constant Velocity Type
Disassembly
Fig. 11 Bearing Cup Removal Sequence
Fig. 12 Alignment Punch Marks
Fig. 13 Cross Press Being Used In Place Of Socket
Constant Velocity Joint
To disassemble the constant velocity joint, the bearings should be removed in sequence shown in Fig. 11. This method requires the least amount of
work.
1.
Mark all yokes before disassembly as shown in Fig. 12, so that they can be reassembled in their original relationship to maintain driveshaft
balance. The following procedure can be performed in a vise. A cross press tool, Fig. 13, can be used in place of the socket used to drive the
bearings.
2.
Support the driveshaft horizontally in line with the base plate of a press. Place rear end of coupling yoke over a 1-1/8 inch socket to accept the
bearing. Place a socket slightly smaller than the bearing, on the opposite side of the spider.
