7.12
FINAL DRIVE
NOTE: Remove the drive shaft floor cover to help
align the roll pin removal tool to the roll pin for
removal. The drive shaft can be removed through
the floor covering.
PROPSHAFT U-JOINT SERVICE
Disassembly
1. Remove internal or external snap ring from all bearing
caps.
NOTE: If yoke or bearing is removed, cross bearing
must be replaced. Note orientation of grease fitting
and mark inner and outer yoke for correct re-
positioning during installation.
2. Support inner yoke as shown and drive outer yoke down
(bearing cap out) with a soft face hammer.
3. Support U-joint in vise as shown and drive inner yoke down
to remove remaining bearing caps.
4. Force U-joint cross to one side and lift out of inner yoke.
CAUTION
Always wear eye protection.