B3000 SE Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.0L OHV (1998)
6. Repeat Step 5 to remove the remaining bearing cups and spider from the propeller shaft.
7. Clean the yoke area at each end of the propeller shaft.
Assembly Note
1. Install the bearing cup.
1) Start a new bearing cup into the propeller shaft yoke.
2) Position the new spider in the propeller shaft yoke.
3) Using U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C or equivalent, press the bearing cup below the yoke surface.
NOTE: Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the kit to assemble the universal joint. If difficulty is encountered with the yellow snap rings,
install the black snap rings.
2. Remove the propeller shaft from the U-Joint tool, and install the snap ring.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to install the remaining new bearing cups, spider, and propeller shaft yoke.
NOTE: Do not strike the bearings.
4. Check the U-joints for freedom of movement.
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If binding, strike the yoke with a brass or plastic hammer.
5. Install the propeller shaft.
