B2300 L4-2.3L (2008)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
Single Cardan Universal Joint (Slip Yoke) Disassembly / Assembly
SINGLE CARDAN UNIVERSAL JOINT (SLIP YOKE) DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
Single Cardan Universal Joint (Slip Yoke) Disassembly / Assembly
Disassembly Note
Caution:
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Under no circumstances is the propeller shaft to be clamped in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing
fracture can result, causing propeller shaft failure during vehicle operation.
1. Place the propeller shaft on a suitable workbench. Be careful not to damage the tube.
Caution:
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If components are not marked and therefore installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.
2. Index-mark the propeller shaft components.
3. Clamp U-Joint Tool SST in a vise.
4. Remove the snap rings.
Note:
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If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup if it cannot be pressed out all the way.
5. Remove the propeller shaft slip yoke.
(1) Position the propeller shaft slip yoke in U-Joint Tool SST.
(2) Press out a bearing cup.
(3) Rotate the propeller shaft slip yoke.
(4) Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
(5) Remove the propeller shaft slip yoke.