Hombre XS Space Cab L4-2.2L CPC (1997)
4. Bearing retainer in the retainer groove.
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Continue to press until both retainers can't snapped into place.
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If the retainer is difficult to seat, the yoke can't 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 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.
Tools Required:
J 9522-3 "U" Joint Bearing Separator
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.
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If the ring does not readily snap out of the groove in the yoke, tap the end of the bearing cup lightly to relieve the pressure from the ring.
