B3000 SE Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.0L OHV (1998)
Slip Yoke: Service and Repair
Cardan Slip Yoke
SINGLE CARDAN UNIVERSAL JOINT (SLIP YOKE) DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
Disassembly Note
CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the propeller shaft assembly to be clamped in the laws 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: 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 T74P-4635-C or equivalent in a vise.
4. Remove the snap rings.
NOTE: 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 the U-Joint Tool.
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.
